Enzo’s Agent Slams ‘Unfair’ Chelsea Ban

Enzo Fernández’s agent called Chelsea’s decision to drop the midfielder for comments he made during the international break “completely unfair”.

Fernández was banished from the FA Cup quarterfinal against Port Vale on Saturday and the Premier League match with Manchester City next weekend — Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior confirmed on Friday.

The sanction was in response to Fernández telling a podcast this week that he would like to live in Madrid. There’s speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid even though he’s contracted to Chelsea to 2031.

Fernández’s agent Javier Pastore said the Argentina international does not understand the decision.

“The punishment is completely unfair,” Pastore told The Athletic. “Banning the player for two matches, which moreover are also absolutely crucial for Chelsea because qualification for the Champions League is at stake and he is one of the team’s most important players.

“There’s no real reason or justification for why he has been banned. Enzo didn’t understand the situation. When the coach told him he accepted it because he’s a highly professional guy who’s always fully committed wherever he is and respects decisions, but we don’t understand the punishment because he doesn’t mention any club or say he wants to leave Chelsea, far from it. He only mentions Madrid, the city.

“Our plan after the World Cup is to meet with Chelsea again and, if there is no agreement, to explore other options.”

Following the Blues’ Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in March, Fernández said he did not know whether he will be at Chelsea next season.