Fern\u00e1ndez was not a starter in Chelsea\u2019s Premier League match against Manchester United last weekend. Romeo Lavia and Mois\u00e9s Caicedo were chosen by manager Mauricio Pochettino because he believed they were in better form. This decision raised serious concerns about Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s future with the team.<\/p>\n
The 2022 World Cup champion is determined to regain his starting position at Chelsea, according to sources close to the team. However, rumors suggest that if he is no longer needed at Stamford Bridge, he has no plans to remain on the bench for months. As a result, two of Europe\u2019s top clubs, Inter Milan and Barcelona, are closely monitoring his health status.<\/p>\n
Since Chelsea acquired the midfielder from Benfica in 2023 for a British record of \u00a3107 million, Fern\u00e1ndez has faced criticism.<\/p>\n
\u201cFern\u00e1ndez should never play again for Chelsea,\u201d said TalkSPORT presenter Rory Jennings, who also suggested he could be the \u201cworst\u201d signing in Premier League history.<\/p>\n
However, coach Enzo Maresca has openly shown empathy for Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s struggles in justifying the significant fee Chelsea paid for him, particularly in light of recent changes in his personal life.<\/p>\n
Despite having a daughter and son together, the 23-year-old is now living on his own after recently separating from his childhood love, Valentina Cervantes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re human, and it\u2019s not my problem if you pay \u00a3100 million,\u201d Maresca stated before Chelsea\u2019s match last weekend. \u201cYou have to spend that much if you want to buy me. But you don\u2019t have to be the best player in every match.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t always be at your best. They\u2019re just football players,\u201d Maresca continued. \u201cAlthough Enzo isn\u2019t playing right now, there\u2019s nothing wrong with that.<\/p>\n
Teams spend a lot of money on them, and people expect them to be the best. Enzo is a topic of much discussion. But that\u2019s not true. Romeo Lavia and Mois\u00e9s Caicedo are physically more prepared, and that\u2019s the only reason he\u2019s not playing,\u201d the Italian coach concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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