Chelsea preparing for ‘all scenarios’ over Enzo Fernandez – Xabi Alonso

The midfielder was left out of the Blues’ squad for the win over Brighton.

The Blues recorded just 26% possession vs. Brighton, but they did damage on the counter to make it two wins from two

The Ecuador international was returning to action after sustaining a knock in training that caused him to miss the opening league fixture at Fulham and the Carabao Cup victory over Luton in midweek. He made his first appearance of the campaign against his former club on Sunday, but lasted just 14 minutes after replacin

Alonso has presided over two wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues.

In the fullness of time Chelsea’s surrender against Brighton & Hove Albion last April may come to be seen as the turning point. The humiliation accelerated Liam Rosenior’s demise and forced the Stamford Bridge hierarchy into a reckoning which has led to the appointment of Xabi Alonso, a shift in the transfer strategy,

Alonso provides update as Caicedo taken off with injury shortly after coming on  talkSPORT

Why Enzo Fernandez Isn’t Playing for Chelsea vs. Brighton—Premier League  Sports Illustrated

The Blues have made a change between the sticks with Enzo Fernandez and Robert Sanchez not in the squad ahead of potential moves away from the club

Xabi Alonso said he wants players that "feel a desire" to play for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez was left out of Thursday's League Cup win over Luton.