Potter: Fernandez and Mudryk to get 'better and better' after Chelsea's third straight win

Chelsea manager Graham Potter said Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk will only get "better and better" after both players starred in the 3-1 Premier League win at Leicester City on Saturday.

Chelsea recorded their third straight victory in all competitions by beating the Foxes at King Power Stadium. Ben Chilwell opened the scoring with a superb volley and Kai Havertz re-established the lead deep into first-half injury time after Patson Daka had pulled Leicester level. Mateo Kovacic then secured all three points in the second half.

Fernandez, signed in a British record £107 million transfer from Benfica in January, provided a superb assist for Havertz's goal, scooping the ball over the Leicester defence for the German forward to volley beyond goalkeeper Danny Ward.

The 22-year-old Argentina World Cup winner has slotted straight into the Chelsea midfield since his arrival, and Potter is delighted with his impact so far.

"Enzo's a fantastic player and he’s a young player," he said. "He’s going to get better and better as he’s with us more because he’s just arrived from another country and another league. So you always have to adapt to that but you can see his quality.

"He gets the ball and he can pass forward. He’s progressive with his mentality, gets the team moving and then he gives everything. So it’s a nice combination to have."

Mudryk also arrived during a busy January transfer window, the Ukrainian winger moving to Stamford Bridge from Shakhtar Donetsk, although the 22-year-old's playing time has been comparatively more limited. However, he impressed on his third Premier League start and provided the assist for Kovacic's goal.

"Mykhailo will get better and better, in my view," Potter said. "He’s a young player who