Chelsea sideline Enzo Fernandez after remarks on his future
Enzo Fernandez has been dropped from the next two Chelsea matches after making comments about his future at the club. Manager Liam Rosenior said the midfielder’s remarks crossed a line, though he still respects him as a player and person. The decision follows a challenging period for Chelsea, including a Champions League exit and several defeats. Fernandez expressed frustration but remains open to returning after his sanction.
Match highlights
- Enzo Fernandez will miss Chelsea’s FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and the Premier League game with Manchester City on 12 April.
- The Argentine midfielder suggested he might want to leave Chelsea, saying he would “like to live in Spain.”
- Liam Rosenior stated the decision to drop Fernandez was a collective one, involving ownership, sporting directors, and players.
- Chelsea recently suffered four straight defeats in March and were eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain with an 8-2 aggregate loss.
- Rosenior emphasized that Fernandez’s comments stemmed from his desire for the club’s success.
