Former Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior took a hard line with the midfielder’s public comments, suggesting that “a line was crossed” regarding his commitment to the project. Fernandez also hinted at his own uncertainty following a Champions League exit, telling reporters he “didn’t know” if he would remain at the club, adding: “The World Cup is coming up, so we’ll see after that.”
However, his representative, former PSG star Javier Pastore, has defended the player’s integrity. Pastore said: “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, because he was asked which European city he’d like to live in one day.”
