Enzo Fernández punished by Chelsea, ex-Benfica stirs row again | OneFootball

Chelsea have decided to leave Enzo Fernández out of the next two matches, by decision of coach Liam Rosenior. The midfielder, signed from Benfica in 2023 for more than €120 million, is therefore out of the London side’s immediate plans.

At the root of this decision are the player’s recent comments, in which he admitted uncertainty about his future and left open the possibility of a move at the end of the season: "I don’t know. There are eight games left and the FA Cup. There’s the World Cup and then we’ll see," he said, also adding that he would like to live in Madrid, at a time when he has been linked with Real Madrid.

The Argentine international’s words were not well received, prompting the manager to act. The coach confirmed that Enzo will not be an option either for the FA Cup match against Port Vale or for the Premier League clash with Manchester City, explaining that "a line was crossed" in relation to the group’s culture and values.

Despite the sanction, Liam Rosenior was keen to stress his respect for the player, both personally and professionally: "I have the utmost respect for Enzo Fernández," he assured, stressing that the decision was taken together with the board and does not represent a permanent exclusion.

What is more, during Chelsea’s run of four consecutive defeats, Enzo Fernández r (Read HERE), in a squad trying to finish in the Premier League top five.

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