From asking for a ban to choosing him as vice-captain: Enzo Fernández’s extreme change at Chelsea

In just a few weeks, the Argentine national team midfielder went from being accused of racism to being chosen as vice-captain.

By German Carrara

08/08/2024 – 08:33hs ART

08/08/2024 – 08:33hs ART

© Getty ImagesEnzo Fernández left the controversy behind and was chosen as Chelsea’s vice-captain.

Last week, all of Chelsea and the Premier League were waiting for the arrival of Enzo Fernández to the concentration of the team Commanded by Enzo Maresca to know what the reception would be like of the team after the controversy that the midfielder was in for that broadcast through his Instagram account in the middle of the celebrations of the Argentine National Team for winning the Copa América.

It turns out that some members of the Scaloneta sang a song that has highly offensive content for French footballers, which caused Several of the French members of the cast of The Blues will be angry with the former River playerWesley Fofana even criticized this episode through his X account (formerly Twitter).

However, Enzo Fernández, who had already sent a message on social media in which he apologized for what happened, He expressed his regret personally when he joined the work force preseason training that Chelsea was doing in the United States.

Immediately, those who had been offended by Enzo forgave him. and calm returned to the English team. Even Enzo Maresca himself declared in a press conference that the conflict was over and that everyone was focused on the objectives that lay ahead with the Premier League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, Conference League and Club World Cup.

Y the atmosphere changed in such a way with the San Martin native who, according to The Times, a little over a week after his return to Chelsea (at which point there was even speculation that he might have to be transferred) He was chosen by his own teammates as vice-captain behind Reece James.

Chelsea will face Inter Milan and then focus on the Premier League

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea will complete their pre-season training against Inter Milan this Sunday, August 11 at Stamford Bridge. Afterwards, he will focus on his debut in the 2024/2025 Premier League, which will be against Manchester City at home on Sunday 18th..

Reporter. Member of Bolavip Argentina and Global. Graduated from the School of the Circle of Sports Journalists of Buenos Aires, he holds a Higher Technician’s degree in Sports Journalism. He previously worked at Página 12, Enganche and América 24. He has covered notable events such as the 2014 Brazil World Cup, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and various editions of the Copa Libertadores, Champions League, Serie A and La Liga, among others.