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Chelsea fans boo captain Enzo Fernandez after substitute appearance

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chelsea fans booed captain Enzo Fernandez when he came on as a substitute in the team's 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad.
  • Speculation had linked Fernandez with a move away from Chelsea earlier in the summer.
  • Orri Steinn Óskarsson started for Real Sociedad and was substituted in the 83rd minute.

Chelsea supporters voiced their displeasure with captain Enzo Fernandez during the team's 3-1 friendly win against Real Sociedad. Fans booed the midfielder when he entered the match as a substitute in the second half.

The reception comes amid ongoing speculation about Fernandez's future at the club. Reports earlier in the summer suggested the Argentine international was seeking a move away from Stamford Bridge, with links to Manchester City and Real Madrid. However, no transfer materialized, and Fernandez is expected to remain with Chelsea, at least for the first half of the season.

Fernandez joined Chelsea in January 2023 for a reported British record fee of £106.8 million. His arrival was met with great anticipation, but his tenure has been marked by inconsistent team performances and, now, apparent fan discontent.

In the match itself, Icelandic player Orri Steinn Óskarsson was in the starting lineup for Real Sociedad. He was substituted in the 83rd minute of the game.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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