Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is happy knowing Marcelo Gallardo is being considered for the manager's job.

Gallardo is a free agent after leaving River Plate last season, where he worked with Fernandez before his sale to Benfica.

Gallardo, 47, enjoyed tremendous success during eight years with River - including winning two Copa Libertadores, the South American equivalent to the Champions League.

Fernandez views his old River coach as a 'father figure'.

UOL says Gallardo has held talks with Chelsea representatives about a London move, though he is only one of many candidates.