Not on Our Level”? – Patrik Schick’s Bold Jab Backfires as Enzo Fernández Delivers a Ruthless Reality Check

 

Enzo Fernández delivers a calm yet powerful response after Patrik Schick claims Chelsea are inferior to Bayer Leverkusen

LONDON, ENGLAND – The football world erupted into chaos just hours before kick-off as Bayer Leverkusen’s star striker Patrik Schick dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through Stamford Bridge and beyond.

 

In a pre-match interview that quickly went viral, Schick took a not-so-subtle dig at Chelsea, boldly claiming:

 

> “Chelsea are not on Bayer Leverkusen’s level right now. We play with identity, with hunger, with unity — things I don’t see in them.”

 

 

 

The provocative remarks landed like a grenade in the Chelsea camp, instantly igniting fury among fans and stirring tension before what was already expected to be a fiery pre-season friendly between the two European giants. Many interpreted it as an unnecessary jab at a club that is undergoing tactical reconstruction and has spent heavily to rebuild its squad.

 

But what came next was nothing short of iconic.

 

Just minutes before kick-off, Chelsea’s midfield general Enzo Fernández was asked about Schick’s comments by a sideline reporter — and his reply was as cold as ice:

 

> “Some teams talk before the game. We do our talking after it.”

 

12 words. No yelling. No social media rant. Just sheer confidence backed by performance.

 

And indeed, Enzo made sure his message echoed far beyond the microphone. On the pitch, the Argentine maestro ran the midfield like a seasoned general, delivering crisp passes, tactical control, and most notably — a stunning assist that set up Chelsea’s opening goal.

 

Schick, on the other hand, had a night to forget. Neutralized by Chelsea’s backline and failing to make any real impact, his pre-game words hung in the air like a bad omen.

By full time, Chelsea walked away with a convincing 3-1 victory, with fans chanting Enzo’s name and memes flooding social media mocking Schick’s ill-timed comment.

Trash talk before matches is nothing new — but when it’s met with elegance and footballing dominance, it becomes a moment etched in history. Patrik Schick may have wanted to spark headlines with his comment, but it was Enzo Fernández who owned the spotlight — not with words, but with world-class football.

 

Chelsea may be rebuilding, but if this is a sign of things

to come, their roar is far from over.