Enzo Fernandez to miss Manchester City fixture as Chelsea sanction midfielder over Madrid remark

Enzo Fernandez to miss Manchester City fixture as Chelsea sanction midfielder over Madrid remark Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez dropped for Premier League clash with Manchester City Head coach Liam Rosenior insists “a line was crossed” in terms of the club’s culture Fernandez sparked controversy after suggesting he’d like to live in Madrid in a recent interview Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has confirmed that Enzo Fernandez has been sanctioned by the club and will miss Sunday’s Premier League visit from Manchester City. The Argentina international sparked widespread reaction this week after comments made in an interview appeared to cast doubt on his long-term future at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Fernandez was not directly asked about Real Madrid in the interview but when questioned on which city he would like to live in, the 25-year-old said: “I’d like to live in Spain.

I really like Madrid, it reminds me of Buenos Aires. Players live where they want. I’d live in Madrid.

I get by in English but I’d be more comfortable in Spanish. ” The comments drew an immediate response from within Chelsea , with Rosenior moving swiftly to impose a sanction on the club’s vice-captain ahead of a defining week in their season. “No player would turn down Real Madrid” – Pep Guardiola reveals his one wish for Rodri amid transfer uncertainty Rosenior: Fernandez crossed a line Speaking in his a press conference ahead of Chelsea’s 7-0 FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale at the weekend, Rosenior was candid in his assessment of the situation.

“As a football club, with me as part of that process, we’ve made a decision,” the Chelsea head coach said. “He won’t be available for tomorrow’s game (against Port Vale) and he won’t be available for Manchester City next Sunday. “I think for Enzo, it’s disappointing to speak in that way.