Chelsea Sideline Enzo Fernandez for Two Fixtures Following Remarks on Future Plans

The Argentina World Cup champion has been omitted from Saturdays FA Cup quarter final versus Port Vale and the following Sundays Premier League encounter with Manchester City.

Fernandez who has sported the captains armband while injured Reece James has been sidelined stated he would review his choices post World Cup and voiced an interest in residing in Spain.

I discussed matters with Enzo just an hour earlier. As a club with my involvement in the procedure we have decided he will not feature in tomorrows match against Port Vale and he will sit out the Manchester City game next Sunday Rosenior informed the media.

The 25 year old midfielder bound by a contract until 2032 has been associated with a potential transfer to Real Madrid although he refuted any ongoing discussions with the Spanish outfit.

Disappointing Leadership

Rosenior labelled Fernandezs public statements as disappointing considering his leadership duties amid Chelseas ongoing struggles.

The Blues have endured four straight defeats bowing out of the Champions League in an 8 2 aggregate thrashing by Paris Saint Germain and dropping to sixth position in the Premier League.

I believe for Enzo it was disappointing to express himself that way. That said regarding Enzo as an individual I have nothing negative to mention Rosenior continued.

However a boundary was breached concerning our culture and the foundations we aim to establish so a penalty was necessary.

According to The Telegraph numerous Chelsea squad members were displeased with Fernandez reprimanding his colleagues during matches.

The opportunity for Enzo remains open which is crucial. This is purely a penalty Rosenior stated. We must safeguard this club and its culture he emphasised. The boundary was overstepped during the international window.

What I can confirm is that during his on field appearances even in the defeat to Everton his dedication was evident.