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Enzo Fernandez Apology Calms Chelsea Storm After Real Madrid Comments

  • Javier Pastore, agent for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, confirmed this week the 25-year-old apologized to the club over recent comments. "We made peace yesterday and the day before," Pastore told Top Mercato.
  • Head coach Liam Rosenior suspended Fernandez for two matches after the midfielder's remarks about Real Madrid, dropping him for Saturday's FA Cup win over Port Vale and Sunday's Premier League clash against Manchester City.
  • Pastore dismissed transfer speculation, arguing the 25-year-old had "no intention of causing problems" with his interviews. "The media mixed a lot of things together and started saying he was going to leave Chelsea. There is nothing at all to it," Pastore said.
  • Chelsea, currently sixth in the Premier League, maintains Fernandez remains a key player with six years left on his contract, expecting his contribution to their Champions League qualification push.
  • Rosenior emphasized that leadership at this level requires responsibility as the team navigates a challenging season, with the episode reflecting high expectations within the club's long-term rebuild.
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