Fernandez absent, Martinez starts for Chelsea against Brighton LIVE!

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Enzo Fernandez was left out of Chelsea’s matchday squad again as doubts remain over his future at Stamford Bridge. The Argentine missed out of the Blues’ Carabao Cup win over Luton in midweek, with manager Xabi Alonso explaining that the midfielder was omitted as it was “better for the team”, rather than anything linke

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

Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reports put the fee at around £7.5 million for the 33-year-old.

Chelsea identify Enzo Fernandez replacement available at half the price as Xabi Alonso explains squad omission  talkSPORT