Chelsea coach confirms Enzo Fernandez will miss Man City game despite apology
Chelsea has upheld Enzo Fernández’s two-game club-imposed ban, despite the midfielder tendering an apology for comments relating to a potential future in Madrid.
Head coach Liam Rosenior clarified on Friday, April 10, 2026, that the player will not be part of the squad for the crunch tie against Manchester City on Sunday. April 12, 2026.
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Rosenior revealed that the Argentine had apologised both personally and to the club.
Serious matter
“He has apologised to the club and to me. I will deal with that after the massive game on Sunday,” he stated. “It was not about me, but a serious matter for the club. I am not questioning Enzo’s character or who he is as a person; I believe people make mistakes. We made a sanction and a decision.”
“What we want is for him to continue here, but no, he won’t play on Sunday. Hopefully, after that, he will be a part of the group moving forward. There are still a few hurdles that need to be overcome, but I will not go into that.”
Echoing remarks made when confirming the sanction a week ago, Rosenior further downplayed how the club might be impacted by the absence of the influential midfielder, who has also captained the team on several occasions, amid a growing injury list.
Culture and values
Football is a team sport. It is not about individuals, so there is no ‘shooting oneself in the foot.’There are certain values and a culture that this team believes in, which makes the team stronger if you get them right,” he added.
Enzo’s club-imposed suspension emanates from comments the 25-year-old midfielder made during the March international break regarding his future at the club.
Asked by ESPN if he would be with the club next season, the 25-year-old said, “I don’t know; there are eight games left and the FA Cup. There’s the World Cup, and then we’ll see.
He has since missed the thumping 7-0 goal rout against League One side Port Vale, as Blues secured passage to the final four of the oldest English cup tournament.
