Chelsea will allow Enzo Fernandez to train despite suspension

Cobalt Roar confirm that midfielder Enzo Fernández will be permitted to train with the first-team squad as normal, despite a club-imposed two-match suspension from competitive fixtures.

Following recent comments made by the player during the international break that referenced his future, the club, in consultation with Head Coach Liam Rosenior, took the decision to sanction Fernández by excluding him from selection for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and next weekend’s Premier League fixture against Manchester City.

The sanction was implemented to uphold the standards and culture the club is committed to building at Stamford Bridge. However, the club has made clear that this is a disciplinary measure limited to match selection and does not extend to training.

Head Coach Liam Rosenior said: “I spoke with Enzo 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. He’ll still be here, he’ll still train, he’s still part of the group. 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. The door is not closed on Enzo. It’s a sanction. You have to protect the culture.”

Fernández, who joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a then British-record fee, remains an important member of the squad. The 25-year-old Argentina international continues to train at the club’s Cobham training ground alongside his teammates and is expected to be available for selection again following the completion of the two-match suspension.

Chelsea Football Club reiterates that Enzo Fernández is not for sale. The player is under contract until 2032, and any potential departure would only be considered in the event of an offer significantly exceeding the club’s valuation of over £100 million.

Director of Football and Technical Director Paul Winstanley added: “Enzo is a talented player who has contributed significantly since his arrival. We expect all players to align with the club’s values both on and off the pitch. This situation has been addressed internally, and we look forward to Enzo continuing to train and prepare as part of the first-team group.”

The club will make no further comment on the matter at this time and asks for respect for the privacy of all parties involved as we focus on the upcoming fixtures.