After offering the appropriate apologies to his colleagues, Chelseasome of whom accused him of racism and homophobia, Enzo Fernandez He once again wore the English team’s shirt in a pre-season friendly that ended with 3-0 win over America of Mexico.
The 23-year-old Argentine footballer He started as a substitute the match played at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where he made his debut in the Copa América in the United States, where he won a new title with the Argentine National Team, and he came on before the start of the second half, replacing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
But beyond his return to the London team after enjoying a vacation with his family, there was a detail that did not go unnoticedmainly after the controversy over the chants against France that arose in the squad, and which later spread to other spheres: He wore the captain’s armband.
In reality, it was Reece James who started with the armband. However, when the defender left the field in the 63rd minute to allow Renato Veiga to enter, the distinction passed to the left arm of Enzo Fernández, which seems to be a sign that the internal storm in the squad is now definitely behind us.
Enzo Fernández posted a story on his Instagram, where he is seen wearing the Chelsea captain’s armband.
Of course, nothing happened overnight. Before, when he joined Chelsea’s preseason, the former River player stood up in front of the squad and offered his apologies for the video that initially offended Wesley Fofanawhose discontent quickly spread to other players on the team.
Fofana, who is of Ivorian parents and has been a colleague of Fernandez at Chelsea for two years, accused him of being responsible for the “uninhibited racism” that prevails in football. The accusation was echoed by at least ten other players at the London club, most of them of French nationality and African descent.
Fernandez also reported that made a donation to an organisation dedicated to fighting cases of racism, discrimination and xenophobia, a collection that Chelsea joined. Only then did both the footballer and his new coach, Enzo Maresca, come to the conclusion that the matter was closed.
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Enzo Fernández’s Instagram live that sparked the scandal
However, what is not yet clear is what the English League will do, which announced that his case is still under investigation. The FA (Football Association) could give him an “exemplary” ban of up to 12 matches and impose a heavy fine on the Argentine.
For now, the Argentine He once again wore the number 8 for the Blues and he did so when the game was 2-0, thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku, from a penalty, and Marc Guiu. Then Noni Madueke, also from the twelve steps, sealed the result. There Enzo shook hands with his teammates.
