The suspension of the Chelsea star raises controversy due to his statements about Madrid
Chelsea FC, led by its coach Liam Rosenior, announced the exclusion of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez from the team’s next two matches, after his recent controversial statements regarding his future, amid his association with a possible move to Real Madrid.
Rosignor said in media statements: “I spoke with Enzo an hour ago, and as a club and as part of this process, we have decided that he will not participate in tomorrow’s match, and he will not be available to face Manchester City on Sunday. “The next.”
Regarding his controversial statements, he added: “What Enzo said is disappointing, but as a person I do not have any bad words about him.”
The coach explained the reason for the decision, saying: “We crossed the limits related to the culture of the club and what we seek to build, so disciplinary action had to be taken.”
Rosignor indicated that the player expressed doubts about his future after Chelsea’s loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16 of the Champions League, His statements during the international break increased speculation about his desire to move to the Spanish capital.
He added about his respect for the player: “I have great respect for Enzo on a personal and professional level. He seeks for Chelsea to be successful this season, and we still have a chance to achieve that together.”
Regarding the decision-making process, Rossinior said: “Every decision we make is with mutual consent, and this decision was no exception.”
Regarding the player’s future with the team, the coach stressed that “The door is not closed for Enzo. This is a temporary punishment to protect the club’s culture only, after he crossed the borders during the international break.”
When talking about how happy Fernandes is at Chelsea, he added: “I cannot speak on his behalf. What I know is that he shows complete commitment on the field, even in the loss to Everton. What he plans for his future is not up to me.”
This decision comes at a time when speculation is increasing about the Argentine player’s transfer to Real Madrid, in light of the interest of the Spanish club. By obtaining his services during the upcoming transfer period.
