Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior suspends Enzo Fernandez for two matches
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has dropped Enzo Fernandez for the club’s next two matches after stating the midfielder crossed a line regarding team culture.
The Argentinian international will miss the upcoming fixture against Port Vale tomorrow.
He will also be absent for the highly anticipated showdown with Manchester City next Sunday.
The severe disciplinary action follows recent undisclosed comments made by the 24-year-old World Cup winner.
Maintaining standards at Stamford Bridge
Rosenior confirmed the suspension during his latest media briefing, emphasising the absolute importance of maintaining elite standards.
The Blues boss revealed that the strict decision was made collectively alongside the club’s hierarchy.
“As a football club, with me as part of the decision, he won’t be available for tomorrow’s game or Manchester City next Sunday,” said Rosenior.
“A line was crossed in terms of our culture and what we want to build.”
Midfield reshuffle required against champions
Fernandez’s sudden absence deals a significant blow to the West London side’s tactical plans.
The former Benfica star has been a central and expensive figure in the squad’s engine room since his record-breaking transfer.
Navigating the impending clash against Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions without him will severely test the team’s midfield depth.
