By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER

Published: 11:13, 3 April 2026 | Updated: 11:16, 3 April 2026

Enzo Fernandez has been sanctioned by Chelsea after appearing to advocate for a move to European rivals Real Madrid during the international break. 

'I spoke with Enzo an hour ago,' Liam Rosenior said on Friday. 'As a football club, we've made a decision. 

'He won't be available for tomorrow's game and he won't be available for Manchester City.'

Rosenior went on to describe Fernandez's interview as 'disappointing', adding that 'a line was crossed'. 

The midfielder will now be omitted from Chelsea's next two matchday squads: against Port Vale in their FA Cup clash on Saturday, and to face Manchester City in Premier League action next week. 

The manager also held a meeting with Marc Cucurella on Thursday, after the Spain international seemingly criticised Chelsea's transfer strategy during the break. 

But the defender stressed that he wanted to stay in west London, and unlike his team-mate, will be available for Saturday's squad. 

More to follow.  

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