Chelsea is furious! They have suspended Enzo Fernandez over his desire to stay in Madrid, with Rosnier saying he crossed the line.
On 3 Apr 2026 GMT+7, the situation escalated when Enzo Fernandez, during a national team interview, was asked which city he would like to live in. He immediately replied, “Madrid... I really like Madrid. It's like Buenos Aires,” a brief statement that sparked anger at his club.
Previously, after Chelsea lost to PSG in the UEFA Champions League, he had said he was unsure if he would continue with Chelsea, stating, “There are still 8 games left and the FA Cup. After the World Cup, we'll see.”
This angered the coach, who promptly suspended him for 2 matches. Liam Rosnier clearly stated at a press conference, “I spoke with Enzo an hour ago. We’ve decided he won’t play tomorrow or in the match against Manchester City. It’s disappointing that Enzo said that. I have no harsh words about him personally, but he crossed the line. We have to impose a punishment.”
“He crossed the line in terms of team culture and what we are trying to build. Regarding Enzo himself, both his personality and as a player, I have the highest respect for what he has achieved and who he is. He is just frustrated because he wants us to succeed.”
“This decision wasn’t made by me alone, nor just by the sporting director, the owners, or the players. We all agreed on this decision. It’s a collective decision. The door isn’t closed for Enzo, but this is a disciplinary punishment. You have to protect the club’s culture, and in that regard, a line was crossed during the international break.”
This season, Enzo has appeared in 46 games for Chelsea, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists. His current contract runs until 2032, and Transfermarkt values him at 90 million euros.