Enzo Fernández forces exit from Chelsea

Enzo Fernández's standing with Chelsea supporters appears to be in sharp decline after a gesture made following the team's victory over Fulham. While Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro delivered strong performances and Xabi Alonso secured a winning debut, it was Fernández's actions that captured attention.

As his Chelsea teammates applauded the visiting fans at Craven Cottage, Fernández offered only a half-hearted clap before heading to the locker room. He did give his jersey to a child along the way, but the message was clear: something is broken between the player and the club.

The Argentine, who was a substitute in the Fulham match, had already signaled his intention to leave before the summer. Chelsea's response was a two-game suspension, which the player perceived as unfair, especially when compared to Marc Cucurella, who also hinted at a desire for a transfer and faced no repercussions.

Fernández's World Cup performance further complicated matters, leading to jeers and insults from opposing fans at Craven Cottage. This resentment is not confined to rival supporters; Stamford Bridge has also seen him booed, highlighting a rift between a key player and the fanbase. His walk from the fans to the tunnel sent a clear message: he wants out.

With less than a week remaining in the transfer window, Chelsea must decide whether to part ways with a crucial midfielder or find a replacement. Manchester City is reportedly considering an offer exceeding 140 million euros, a sum that might not be considered excessive given the team's early-season struggles and the potential muscular injury to Elliot Anderson, who previously played under Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.