Enzo Fernández made a case that Argentina were the better team on the day and did not deserve to lose the encounter.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has reacted to Argentina’s 2–1 defeat to Uruguay in an international friendly, insisting, “We were better than them.”
He made his feelings known on Friday after the encounter, as quoted by Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The match was Argentina’s first game since their captain, Lionel Messi, retired from international football a few weeks ago.
Despite having more possession and shots on target against the visitors, Lionel Scaloni’s side failed to win the friendly played at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires.
An own goal from Leonardo Balerdi in the 48th minute and a goal from Maximiliano Araújo in the 53rd minute gave Uruguay the victory, with Julián Álvarez scoring a consolation goal for Argentina in the 73rd minute.
Speaking after the game, Fernández insisted that Argentina were the better side on the day despite the loss.
He said: “We did not deserve to lose. Uruguay scored two random goals out of nowhere; we were the better team.”
