- Those comments sparked transfer speculation linking him with a possible move to Real Madrid
- Rosenior explained that the decision was part of maintaining discipline within the squad
- The manager added that Fernández is expected to return to the squad after the Manchester City fixture
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández will miss Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City after the club confirmed his internal suspension will remain in place, despite the player issuing an apology for recent comments about Madrid.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Liam Rosenior said Fernández had already held several discussions with him and the club following remarks made during international duty, where he spoke positively about Madrid.
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Those comments sparked transfer speculation linking him with a possible move to Real Madrid.
Although Fernández has since apologised, Chelsea have decided not to reduce his punishment.
The Argentine had already been ruled out of the team’s 7–0 FA Cup win over Port Vale, and will now also sit out the high-profile match at Stamford Bridge.
Rosenior explained that the decision was part of maintaining discipline within the squad. He stressed that the issue was not about questioning Fernández’s professionalism, but about enforcing club standards consistently.
Chelsea had considered lifting the suspension early, but ultimately chose to keep it in place.
The manager added that Fernández is expected to return to the squad after the Manchester City fixture once the matter is fully closed.
Despite the setback, Chelsea go into the game sitting sixth in the Premier League, just one point behind Liverpool in the battle for Champions League qualification.
Rosenior described the clash with City as a major test in their push for a top-four or top-five finish.
The manager reiterated his support for the midfielder, saying he hopes Fernández can move past the incident and continue building a strong career at the club.
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