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Chelsea 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 coach Liam Rosenior decided to remove Enzo Fernandez from the team after a controversial interview. The Argentine international received the support of former Parisian Javier Pastore, who became his agent.
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Chelsea drops Enzo Fernandez after ‘a line was crossed’ with Madrid comments
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been dropped for the team’s next two matches following comments he made during the international break. The 25-year-old said on a podcast this week that he would like to live in Madrid, amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Fernandez had already said last month, after Chelsea’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, that he did not know whether he will be at Chelsea …
Enzo Fernandez was removed from Chelsea's group by coach Liam Rosenior following comments by the Argentinean affirming his desire to live in Madrid.
´A line was crossed´ – Rosenior drops Fernandez for next two Chelsea games
Liam Rosenior confirmed Enzo Fernandez will not feature in Chelsea’s next two games after the midfielder’s recent comments about his future at the club. During the international break, Fernandez told ESPN that he did not know whether he would remain at Chelsea next season, while he also ...
Chelsea has punished Enzo Fernández with two games outside the team for “crossing a line,” due to comments he has made in recent days about his future.
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Independent EspañolLONDON (AP) — Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández was removed from Chelsea's next two matches after comments he made during the international pause.
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