“Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in Rogers’ debut.”

Enzo Fernandez faced a wave of boos from some Chelsea fans during his team's 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad, a match in which Morgan Rogers shone by scoring in his first game for the team. João Pedro also stood out, netting two goals, while new coach Xabi Alonso began to outline what could be his plan for the season.

Fernandez's performance was overshadowed by his entry in the second half, less than 24 hours after the end of Chelsea's self-imposed transfer deadline. The Argentine player had expressed a desire to join Real Madrid before the Spaniards withdrew their interest. Talks with Manchester City also did not result in an offer, as the £120 million valuation set by Chelsea was not matched before the transfer window closed.

The first negative reaction from fans occurred 45 minutes before the start of the match when Fernandez's name was announced, resulting in boos from some in attendance. Although the stadium announcer chose not to announce the names of the substitutes, the boos became audible when Fernandez took to the field in the 62nd minute. This moment highlighted the division among fans, with some booing and others chanting his name.

Fernandez's situation raises questions about his future at Chelsea, especially following his apparent disloyalty in publicly expressing a desire to move to Madrid. His agent, Javier Pastore, has also hinted that the player is undervalued. The reaction from fans of other teams in the Premier League will be interesting to observe, particularly considering Fernandez's celebrations after Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-finals in July.

However, in terms of performance, Rogers was one of the standout players in the match, scoring a goal just seven minutes in. The forward, who joined Chelsea for £117 million, showed a good connection with Cole Palmer and Pedro in attack. Although he diminished in performance as the game progressed, his debut was met with enthusiasm, with fans chanting his name within minutes.

João Pedro, for his part, has been one of the most prominent figures in Chelsea's pre-season, tallying eight goals in seven matches. He was crucial in Chelsea's recovery after Sociedad equalized, proving decisive with two goals that secured the victory.

Alonso also presented a view of his 3-4-2-1 game plan, which he may use in the upcoming match against Fulham. With Robert Sanchez in goal and a defensive trio formed by Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, and Levi Colwill, the coach's new tactical approach promises to bring fresh energy to the team. The way fans respond to Fernandez in the upcoming matches could influence his position in the squad, as the transfer market has not yet closed.