Enzo Fernandez has hinted at uncertainty over his Chelsea future following the club's Champions League elimination at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. The Blues crashed out of Europe with a 3-0 home defeat at Stamford Bridge, unable to overturn a 5-2 aggregate deficit.
When asked about his plans for next season, the Argentine midfielder told ESPN Argentina: 'I don't know, there are eight games left and the FA Cup. There's the World Cup and then we'll see.' The comments have fuelled speculation linking him with a move to PSG or Real Madrid.
Fernandez, who joined Chelsea for £106.8million, has been a key figure this term with 12 goals and six assists in 45 appearances. He captained the side in the absence of Reece James and did not hide his frustration at Filip Jorgensen's error in the first leg.
Manager Liam Rosenior defended Fernandez's passionate response, comparing him to Roy Keane. 'As a player with passion, he wants to win. Roy Keane did that, probably,' Rosenior said. 'I want a team with a culture of accountability.' The boss declined to discuss transfer speculation, stressing the need to focus on Saturday's match against Everton.
Chelsea are battling for a top-four finish and face Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-final. Despite the uncertainty, Fernandez recently expressed pride in his three years at the club, saying he gives his all every day to help his team-mates.
