Of course, I had to settle in first. I had an adjustment period, so things didn't quite go as planned on the pitch at the beginning. I had to get to know my teammates, and they had to get to know me - how to interact on the pitch, how to play together. That took a little while. But now, in the last few games, I'm very happy with my performances and how I've played.
It has not always been straightforward for Fernandez, who joined Chelsea shortly after being named best young player at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as he helped Argentina lifted the trophy for a third time. During his first 18 months in west London, he struggled to live up to that reputation. His first manager, Graham Potter, was sacked after failing to manage a bloated squad that could not even fit into the dressing room at the training ground,
At first, I wasn't used to the ball being so fast. I wondered if I would be able to play at that level. Now I watch videos from last year and this year, and I can see that I've been able to adapt. This season is the best of my career.
You are here longer than me and you can sense that a lot of very good players come here and sometimes they struggle. He is struggling in the moment, but it is our job to try to help our players and again, everything can change. You saw it five weeks ago, the environment was completely different, so I know that Ugarte is struggling in the moment, and my job is
Tough times for balloon sellers. Nkunku blew up one after scoring against Lecce in the Coppa Italia, but he hasn't had a chance to celebrate in the league. And the red balloon he puts in his sock every game remains there, waiting for better times.
I try as much as possible to adapt, to learn. It's only been two months, but it feels like I've been here for a long time because of the club's current situation, because I have to get results as quickly as possible because I'm a big signing. We live in a constant search for something. Even though a difficult moment when you're pursuing a dream and encountering a few obstacles leaves you feeling a bit lost,
Virgil van Dijk on Milos Kerkez The Netherlands International explained that it is not easy to adapt to the intensity of playing for Liverpool, and Kerkez is still a young player. However, the Dutch International is confident that the Hungarian will be absolutely fine going forward, and he is likely to be an important player for Liverpool in future. Van Dijk said: Milos is learning how we play and the intensity of playing for Liverpool and dealing with it on and off the pitch. It's not easy, but he is going to be absolutely fine.
From the outside, people think Madrid is ruthless, but inside, it's very familiar. The real change for Trent will be the city, the culture, the language, and the lifestyle. But he loves it. In terms of football, the adaptation won't be huge; many people speak English, which will help him, and he'll integrate quickly. In the end, he'll be judged by how he plays, and Trent is a fantastic footballer, so I don't think he'll have any problems.
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