Liam Rosier, Chelsea's manager, revealed his decision to discipline key midfielder Enzo Fernandez, confirming that Enzo will not be included in the squad for the match against Port Vale as well as the important upcoming game against Manchester City this weekend.
On 4 April 2026, Rosier disclosed that he had a private conversation with Enzo beforehand, and the decision was a collective agreement by the club. He noted that although Enzo is personally unproblematic, certain behaviors "crossed the line" regarding the team culture Chelsea is striving to build.
"As an individual, I have nothing to blame him for, but in terms of culture, something was violated, and we need to impose a punishment," Rosier said.
Furthermore, the Chelsea head coach emphasized that this punishment does not close the door on Enzo's future opportunities but serves as a signal about the club’s standards that must be protected, especially for a club with Chelsea's successful history.
"The door is not closed for him, but this is a punishment. We must protect the club culture, and I believe that line was crossed during the international break," Rosier concluded.
Enzo's absence in these two critical matches could significantly affect Chelsea's midfield, while fans will be watching closely to see how he proves himself after serving the punishment.