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Gary Cahill has urged Chelsea fans not to read too much into Enzo Fernandez’s post-match comments, suggesting that the midfielder is committed.
Enzo Fernandez’s situation at Chelsea has only added to the disappointing results of late, with Liam Rosenior now under even more pressure.
Despite being under contract until 2032, Fernandez’s refusal to rule out a summer move to the likes of Real Madrid or PSG has left the club’s hierarchy scrambling.
Adding to the tension, Fernandez recently admitted that the mid-season sacking of Enzo Maresca hurt the squad and disrupted a clear tactical identity. Rosenior insists their relationship remains strong, but the closer we get to the summer transfer window, you can’t help but think what could happen.
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Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images Gary Cahill says Enzo Fernandez is fully committed to Chelsea
Speaking on Sky Sports live coverage ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Everton, Gary Cahill insists that he knows Liam Rosenior and Fernandez’s relationship is a good one.
“No, I don’t think so. When he spoke, he was misinterpreted with some of the words that he said. And emotionally, it was too quick to speak after the game, very emotional.
“He’s one of the leaders in the dressing room and I know he has a great relationship with the manager. I think he’s fully committed, and you’ve seen that today again with the captain’s armband.”
Enzo Fernandez has spoken about how Rosenior has unlocked a new role for him that he even prefers at Chelsea, so perhaps we could be reading too much into things.
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Is this a step too far?
Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea are already weighing up their options for the summer
There have been claims that Fernandez is 99% sure to leave Chelsea in the summer, despite nothing being set in stone at all with the midfielder.
However, Chelsea sees Fernandez as ‘irreplaceable.’ So they won’t go down without a fight and are even expected to offer him a new deal worth over £400k per week.
All this could be in vain if Chelsea are to miss out on Champions League football, though, as Fernandez already has options from European powerhouses.
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