He Chelsea has decided to maintain the disciplinary sanction on the midfielder Argentine Enzo Fernándezdespite the fact that the player apologized after his recent statements about his future.
The coach of the London team, Liam Rosenior, confirmed at a press conference that the 25-year-old footballer “crossed a line” by publicly expressing his interest in living in Madrid, amid rumors that link him with the Real Madrid.
Fernández, who has a contract with Chelsea until 2032, has already missed the FA Cup match against Port Vale and will not be available for this weekend’s match against Manchester City.
“I had a very good conversation with him. He apologized to me and the club. We all make mistakes, but a decision had to be made,” explained Rosenior, who made it clear that the sanction will be two games.
The coach also defended his position by ensuring that collective discipline is above any individuality: “The soccer It’s a team sport. “There are values and a culture that we must respect to strengthen the group.”
Despite the punishment, the coach left the door open for the Argentine’s reintegration: “I hope that, after this, Enzo can once again become a key piece for the future of the team.”
Currently, Chelsea is in sixth position in the Premier League, fighting for a place in the next edition of the Champions League, so Fernández’s absence represents a significant loss at a key moment of the season.
