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Chelsea boss Rosenior drops Enzo Fernandez for two games after “crossed a line” comments on future

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Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez will be dropped for Chelsea's next two games following comments about his future.Fernandez discussed leaving Chelsea while with Argentina during the rec...

Chelsea boss Rosenior drops Enzo Fernandez for two games after “crossed a line” comments on future Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez will be dropped for Chelsea 's next two games following comments about his future. Fernandez discussed leaving Chelsea while with Argentina during the recent international break. The Argentine opened up on a desire to live in Spain, amid rumoured interest from Real Madrid .

Rosenior has confirmed that a decision has been made to drop Fernandez for the club's upcoming games. Chelsea face Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals tomorrow before taking on Manchester City in the Premier League . The Chelsea boss said that Fernandez 'crossed a line' with his comments but insisted the door is not closed on a return to the side.

Speaking to the media on Friday, Rosenior said: "Enzo, firstly, as a character, a person and a player, I have the utmost respect for what he has achieved and what he is as a player. He's frustrated because he wants us to be successful. "In terms of the decision, it's not all about me, or the sporting directors, the ownership, the players, we are aligned in every decision that we make.

It was a joint decision. "The door is not closed on Enzo. It's a sanction.