Chelsea FC has decided to suspend vice-captain Enzo Fernández for the next two matches after he made comments expressing a desire to live in Madrid, which raised concerns about his commitment to the club. During international duty with Argentina, Fernández stated, “I’d like to live in Madrid. It’s a beautiful city, reminds me of Buenos Aires,” which Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior deemed as having “crossed a line.” The suspension includes the FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and a Premier League match against Manchester City. This decision comes amid a challenging period for Chelsea, who have lost four consecutive matches and are struggling in the league after their recent exit from the Champions League. Rosenior acknowledged that the comments stemmed from frustration over the team's performance but emphasized the need for emotional stability within the squad. He also reassured that there is no rift among the players, despite reports suggesting discontent within the dressing room.