"Fernandez was one of three players retained from Chelsea's Premier League defeat at Manchester United on Saturday but their XI was still full of star names and worth almost £400million ($540million) in transfer fees. They struck twice in five minutes after the break through Tyrique George and the 19-year-old then teed up Facundo Buonanotte, whose first Chelsea goal ultimately sealed a spot in the fourth round."
"He added: "I know some of them didn't play these kind of games. I asked them how many times they had played against League One teams because you need to play a different kind of game. "It's not the same game because the desire is double from them. We struggled a bit in the first half but we were much better in the second half and we won the game."
"Alejandro Garnacho was handed his first start following his £40m move from Manchester United but the Argentinian winger was mercilessly and peculiarly booed by Lincoln's boisterous supporters. They roared their side on to harry and hassle Chelsea for much of the contest, with the visitors repeatedly troubled at set-pieces as Filip Jorgensen flapped at several balls delivered into the area."
Chelsea fell behind to Lincoln City when Enzo Fernandez's careless pass allowed Ryan Street to score in the 42nd minute. Chelsea's predominantly strong XI, with players retained from the Manchester United match and transfer fees nearing £400m, responded after half-time with Tyrique George equalising and the 19-year-old setting up Facundo Buonanotte for the winner. Head coach Enzo Maresca admitted he confronted the players at half-time and said tactical adjustments and the players' improved second-half performance secured the victory. Alejandro Garnacho endured booing from Lincoln supporters. Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, making his first start since June, struggled with set-pieces.
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