Enzo Fernández has delivered a stinging critique of the Chelsea hierarchy, admitting that the mid-season dismissal of Enzo Maresca “hurt the players a lot.”
Following a humilating 8-2 aggregate exit from the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, the Argentine midfielder confessed he does not understand how the club is being managed. He noted that while results were inconsistent, Maresca had established a “clear identity” and tactical order that was abruptly severed by his New Year’s Day sacking.
The fallout from Maresca’s departure has seen the gap between Chelsea and Premier League leaders Arsenal swell to a staggering 22 points. Under interim head coach Liam Rosenior, the Blues have struggled for defensive stability, conceding 24 goals in their last 14 matches.
While Rosenior insists he maintains a “close relationship” with his vice-captain, Fernández’s public questioning of the club’s “process” has fueled rumors of a summer move to Real Madrid.
When pressed on his future at Stamford Bridge, the World Cup winner offered a cryptic “we’ll see,” noting that his focus remains on the final eight league games and a looming FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale.
With Champions League qualification appearing mathematically improbable, Chelsea face a pivotal summer. The board must now decide whether to back Rosenior’s long-term project or risk a high-profile exodus led by their frustrated record signing.