Chelsea suspend Enzo Fernández for two games over future comments
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- •Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca suspended Enzo Fernández from selection for two matches following the player’s public remarks about Real Madrid.
- •Fernández’s comments about his future at Chelsea and interest in Real Madrid were given in a media interview in early April 2026.
- •The internal punishment applies to two upcoming English Premier League fixtures for Chelsea.
- •Fernández’s agent has publicly described Chelsea’s decision to drop the player as unfair.
- •The agent has also stated that Enzo Fernández is not leaving Chelsea at this time.
- •Reports from Argentina describe Chelsea’s reaction as anger over Fernández’s statements about Real Madrid.
- •Coverage in England and abroad frames the suspension as a response to a ‘line crossed’ in speaking about his future while under contract.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Chelsea and Enzo Fernández repair relations after the two‑match ban The midfielder could return to the starting lineup and transfer talk may cool before the next window.
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CNChannel News AsiaFernandez's agent criticises Chelsea's 'unfair' banCNChannel News AsiaChelsea drop Fernandez for two games for comments on his futureMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)‘Line Crossed’: Chelsea’s Fernandez Dropped for Two MatchesAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)EPL: Fernandez not leaving Chelsea, says agent