Chelsea axe Enzo Fernández for two games after ‘crossing a line’ with Madrid comments

<ul><li><p>Rosenior: ‘It’s disappointing for Enzo to speak that way’</p></li><li><p>‘You have to protect this club and culture’</p></li></ul><p>Chelsea have dropped their vice-captain Enzo Fernández for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and the following league game after he appeared to flirt with Real Madrid over a potential move during the international break.</p><p>The midfielder, who has been linked with Real, offered his thoughts on the Spanish capital while on international duty with Argentina. He said: “I’d like to live in Madrid. It’s a beautiful city, reminds me of Buenos Aires.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/03/chelsea-axe-enzo-fernandez-for-two-games-after-crossing-a-line-with-madrid-comments">Continue reading...</a>