Chelsea’s season has taken another blow as Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez is set to miss the remainder of the campaign due to a groin injury that will require surgery. The injury forced Fernandez out of Chelsea’s win over Everton 10 days ago, but he played through the pain in the subsequent defeats to Manchester City in the FA Cup and Arsenal in the Premier League. According to Argentine outlet Ole, Fernandez played those two games despite suffering from an inguinal hernia and has now decided to go under the knife. The decision was reached after talks between Chelsea’s medical staff and Argentina’s national team doctors, with the Copa America looming large. Chelsea wanted Fernandez to have a non-invasive procedure, but with their season effectively over after losing their FA Cup semi-final, they reached an agreement with Argentina, who want the midfielder ready for the Copa America, which starts on June 20th. Fernandez will be looking to add to his major silverware collection with Argentina after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Chelsea smashed the British transfer record to sign the 23-year-old from Benfica in January 2023 on a contract that runs until 2032. Fernandez opened up about his spell at Stamford Bridge earlier this month, admitting that it hasn’t been easy since he arrived in west London. ‘The first six months weren’t easy, changing country, language, I had a child,’ Fernandez said. ‘It wasn’t easy coming here, but now everything is better, I’m more settled and enjoying it. Of course, I’m not happy with the position we’re in, I don’t like losing, it frustrates me a little, but you have to accept this process. There are a lot of young players, and next season will be better.’ Chelsea have struggled massively this term, and the club’s hierarchy is set to conduct a review of manager Mauricio Pochettino’s performance.
Chelsea Star Enzo Fernandez to Miss Rest of Season, Set for Groin Surgery
