David Ornstein has told NBC Sports that the decision was completely the manager’s call, however he had the support of owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
It is a decision that those who have accused the job of being too big for Rosenior may not have expected, and should start to convince them that he has the capability to lead this side.
There will be questions asked though if Chelsea don’t have the quality to get past City, with them missing a player who played a key role when they made the trip to Etihad earlier this season.
Fernandez scored an equalising goal that rescued a point for the Blues just after Enzo Maresca had departed the club, and is normally the man to turn to when they need a goal in a big moment.
Despite the fact Marc Cucurella made a number of comments during the international break regarding his future at the club, he did not suffer the same fate as Fernandez.
The Spaniard was an unused substitute against Port Vale but is likely to be back in the starting side for the game against City.
News that Cucurella secretly signed a new contract this season could be the reason behind this, with it seen as if he has committed to the club more.
It remains to be seen what reaction the Spaniard gets from the Stamford Bridge crowd when he returns to the pitch, although it is still likely to be stronger than what awaits Fernandez next week.
Source: Chelsea chronicles
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