Rosenior Confirms Fernandez Apologizes, Will Miss Man City Match
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior said on April 10 that Enzo Fernandez has apologised to the club. The midfielder will not be selected for the Premier League game against Manchester City on Sunday.
Reasons for the omission
Fernandez was left out after comments about his future. He had suggested he would consider his options after the World Cup and spoke of wanting to live in Madrid.
The 25-year-old World Cup winner had been wearing the captain’s armband while Reece James was injured. He was also omitted from the FA Cup quarter-final, a 7-0 win over Port Vale.
Rosenior’s response
Rosenior said he held several conversations with Fernandez. The manager described the talks as serious and confirmed the player apologizes to both him and the club.
Rosenior added that he does not question Fernandez’s character. He also said mistakes happen and that further internal discussions will follow.
Selection and squad focus
Fernandez will miss the Man City match at Stamford Bridge. Rosenior said there are remaining hurdles regarding the midfielder’s situation.
The manager urged the squad to concentrate on qualifying for the Champions League. Chelsea are sixth in the table with 48 points from 31 games.
Injury and fitness updates
- Levi Colwill has returned to full training after a serious knee injury suffered in August.
- Reece James is progressing with running as he recovers from a hamstring issue.
- Trevoh Chalobah has resumed work on the pitch and is building toward full involvement.
Rosenior said Colwill still faces selection hurdles despite being back in training. He stressed that every match is challenging in the current Premier League campaign.
This account was prepared for Filmogaz.com based on the manager’s comments and club developments. Further updates are expected after the internal meeting with Fernandez.
