Rosenior Stands Firm as Teammates Plead for Enzo Fernández Return
Sports Updated: 07 April 2026 16:29 EAT
Enzo Fernández’s teammates have reportedly asked Liam Rosenior to lift his suspension so he can play against Man City.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández will miss their crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City after head coach Liam Rosenior refused to lift the Argentine’s two‑game disciplinary suspension. The ban was imposed after Fernández made public comments about his desire to live in Madrid, which the club said undermined team culture.
Despite strong opposition from within the squad, Rosenior has shown no sign of reversing the decision. Several Chelsea first‑team players reportedly appealed to reinstate Fernández, believing his presence is vital in the race for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
Fernández had already watched Chelsea’s 7–0 FA Cup victory over Port Vale from the stands, missing the match due to the same suspension. His teammates argue that his creativity and midfield presence could be decisive against Manchester City.
However, the appeals from within the dressing room have not swayed Rosenior, who remains firm on his disciplinary stance. Fernández’s camp now believes it is virtually decided that he will not play in the upcoming City game.
The controversy stems from comments Fernández made during the international break, hinting at a possible move to Real Madrid. Chelsea officials felt the remarks risked undermining commitment and squad unity at a crucial stage of the season.
Rosenior has publicly maintained that his relationship with Fernández remains positive, stressing that the disciplinary measure was about maintaining standards rather than personal animosity.
The midfielder’s agent has criticized the ban as unfair, arguing that Fernández’s remarks did not explicitly indicate a desire to leave Chelsea and should not have warranted such a sanction, especially during a critical run-in for European qualification.
With the Manchester City fixture looming, pundits and former players have debated the wisdom of dropping a key player at such a crucial stage. For now, Rosenior’s decision stands, leaving Chelsea to prepare without one of their most influential squad members.
Cole Palmer on Man City: "The gaffer has said it needs to be a perfect week; everyone needs to be on it. Every time you win, it’s nice. Losing those four games was not good and it’s fair to say that confidence was down. It’s natural for it to go down." (ChelseaFC)
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