Enzo Fernández: Bone oedema has worsened in recent weeks | OneFootball

The shine of Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Wolves could not overshadow the news that set off last-minute alarms in the Argentine National Team: Enzo Fernández will be absent from the call-up for the friendly on November 14 against Angola.

Despite Lionel Scaloni having confirmed his call-up days earlier, the world champion midfielder surprised by revealing the background of the decision that will ultimately prevent him from joining the Albiceleste: a concerning injury that he has been dealing with for months and that required an urgent break to avoid a negative impact on his path to the World Cup.

Enzo himself disclosed the diagnosis that made him start the season cautiously: a bone edema in the knee. A condition that worsened due to the whirlwind of the European calendar and forced him to make a drastic decision with Chelsea's medical team.

“I have been talking with the medical team because I had a knee problem these last 4 months, I have a bone edema that I think worsened in recent weeks because in the end, we play many matches,” explained the midfielder, exposing the chronic nature of his ailment. Thus, the decision not to travel with the Albiceleste makes it clear that it is an emergency measure to ensure his availability in the medium term.

In this context, the former River player was categorical in stating that the priority is to be in full form at the end of the season, with the World Cup on the horizon. “We made the decision together to rest because I don't have time to do so, there are many matches and the most important things come at the end of the season. I think it is good to make this decision, together obviously and always respecting the doctors. For my knee, it was the best decision to rest these two weeks,” he affirmed, emphasizing the strategic focus on the most important tournament.

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