The Argentinian has always dreamt of being looked upon as a leader of his team-mate and setting a strong example to the squad, with the midfielder expressing his pride at hearing Lampard mention him in such a way.

With Chelsea preparing to face Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight, Enzo spoke to the media in the Spanish capital to preview the tie, his start at Chelsea and why he feels he has more to offer the Blues.

‘I always dreamed of being a leader for a big club,’ Enzo said ahead of tonight’s Champions League first leg.

‘My roots, when I started playing football, was always to be an example to others and to try and be a leader to my colleagues.

‘For me, I think I am a player and a person that is always there for his team-mates and to be defined as a leader by Frank despite being so young, makes me really proud.

‘I would like to thank Frank for his kind words. I will always try to give the best of myself for the team and that will be no different against Real Madrid.’

Lampard will lead the Blues into the Santiago Bernabeu tonight as caretaker manager, following the dismissal of the man who signed Enzo for Chelsea, Graham Potter.

While not an ideal situation, Enzo feels Chelsea are well placed to succeed in Europe’s premium competition.

‘Obviously it is not ideal to change coach three times in a season but this is football and sometimes these things happen,’ he added.

‘It’s not easy when this happens but the group is strong, we are united and we know what it means to play at the highest level in the Champions League and we are going to be well prepared for the game.’

Enzo also stated that he feels he can reach even higher heights in Chelsea blue, despite such a strong start to his career in England.

‘I don’t think I am yet at my top level for Chelsea just yet as I think I can still improve,’ added Enzo. ‘I have only been there for a short period and it takes time to adapt to a new league, a new city and new surroundings.

‘It’s a new life for me and my family and it’s not easy to adapt straightaway to a new country. I look to support my colleagues though and I try to do my best for Chelsea as quickly as possible.

‘I’m happy with how I’ve started but I still think I can improve and give more to the cause.’