Chelsea confirmed that midfielder Enzo Fernández will not be available for selection for the club’s next two fixtures following a disciplinary decision

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The Argentina international, who serves as vice-captain, has been ruled out of Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale (home) and Sunday 12 April’s Premier League home match against Manchester City.

Head Coach Liam Rosenior addressed the matter directly this afternoon after speaking with the player:


“I spoke with Enzo about an hour ago. 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. It’s disappointing for Enzo to speak that way. I’ve got no bad words to say about him but a line was crossed in terms of our culture and what we want to build here.”


Rosenior emphasised that the sanction is internal and finite, adding that the door remains open for Fernández’s return once the two-match period is served. The club stressed that the decision was made collectively to protect the standards and values Chelsea is building under the current leadership.


Fernández, 25, joined Chelsea in 2023 for a then-club-record fee and has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most technically gifted midfielders. During the recent international break, comments he made in a podcast interview regarding his personal future and preferred city of residence were deemed inconsistent with the club’s expectations of its players and leaders.


Chelsea FC remains fully focused on the challenges ahead. With important matches in both domestic cup and league competition this week, the squad will continue to work together to deliver the performances and results that our fans deserve.


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