- Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has dropped midfielder Enzo Fernandez from the squad for the club's next two matches following comments about a potential move to Real Madrid.
- Fernandez will miss the upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and the Premier League clash against Manchester City.
- Rosenior stated that a 'line was crossed' regarding the club's culture, making the decision a joint one with the Chelsea hierarchy.
- Fernandez had previously said he did not know if he would remain at the club next season and expressed his liking for Madrid, calling it 'similar to Buenos Aires'.
- Despite teammate Marc Cucurella also making comments about a possible return to Barcelona, Rosenior confirmed Cucurella would be available for selection, deeming it a 'separate case'.
IN FULL
