As they prepare to defend their World Cup in 2026, Fernandez was a part of the team that started qualifying.
He came up against a very familiar opponent in midfield as his team won 1-0 against a tenacious Ecuadorian team.
The 22-year-old’s opponent, Moises Caicedo, created an impression when he faced off against Lionel Messi, the best player in the world.
The Chelsea player last night began to have a bigger impact when he was swapped positions late in the game, according to Argentinian media.
Martinez praises Fernandez
Despite that, he still did enough to impress teammate Martinez, who took to Instagram to state he was left very impressed with the Blue last night.
In a similar way to Fernandez, the goalkeeper has established himself as a key player for his country in recent times. He played a huge role in them winning the World Cup last December.
The £17 million player has been linked briefly to a move to Stamford Bridge, but the rumors never materialized since the Blues chose a different goalkeeper strategy.
Robert Sanchez, who has started every game for the team this season, has been added to their ranks.
Following previous remarks he made regarding the team, Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is presently on loan at Real Madrid, appears unlikely to return at any moment.
