US EditionChelsea Drops Enzo Fernandez After 'a Line Was Crossed' with Madrid Comments
Chelsea said the sanction protects club culture after Enzo Fernández questioned his future and drew criticism for berating teammates.
- Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior announced on Friday that record signing Enzo Fernandez is suspended for two matches following public comments casting doubt on his future at Stamford Bridge.
- During a podcast this week, the 25-year-old midfielder said he would like to live in Madrid, following speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
- Rosenior confirmed the decision, stating "a line was crossed in terms of our culture and what we want to build," while Telegraph reported teammates were frustrated by his pitch demeanor.
- The Blues have lost four consecutive games, including a Champions League exit, but Rosenior noted "the door is not closed on Enzo" despite the sanction.
- Fernandez remains under contract until 2032, having joined for a record £107million in 2023, as Chelsea struggles in the Premier League.
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Chelsea decided to punish Enzo Fernández with two games outside the team for “crossing a line“, due to comments he has made in recent days about his future. In several interviews, the Argentine player has assured that, despite still having several years of contract at Stamford Bridge, he does not know if he will continue the next season at Chelsea. Although he did not want to pronounce on a possible destination, he said that he would always like…
Enzo Fernández publicly raves about life in Madrid - and this stimulates speculation about a possible change to the royals. His club, FC Chelsea, immediately grates in between and punishes his midfield engine.
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DnoticiasEnzo Fernández said I would like to live in Madrid, at a time when there were rumors about a possible transfer to Real Madrid.
Enzo Fernández publicly raves about life in Spain - and this stimulates speculation about a possible change to Real Madrid. His current employer reacts rigorously.
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