Chelsea is gearing up for a pivotal Premier League clash against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, but they will be without key midfielder Enzo Fernández. The Argentine star has issued an apology for his recent comments regarding a potential move to Real Madrid, following an interview with ESPN Argentina where he expressed a desire to live in Spain and appreciation for Madrid. Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior confirmed the apology, stating he had several productive conversations with Fernández. Despite the apology, the club has upheld an internal two-match suspension, which saw him miss the FA Cup quarterfinal against Port Vale and will keep him out of Sunday's crucial league encounter.

Rosenior emphasized that while he believes people make mistakes and does not question Fernández's character, the punishment for such an action must be clear. He hopes Fernández will play a significant role for Chelsea after this Sunday's game, acknowledging that the midfielder has