Enzo Fernandez's agent Javier Pastore has called Chelsea's decision to drop the midfielder for two games "completely unfair".
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior announced that Fernandez will be left out of the squad for their fixtures against Port Vale in the FA Cup and Manchester City in the Premier League due to comments made about his future.
Fernandez stated that he was unsure whether he would stay with Chelsea next season, while he also hinted at a move to Real Madrid during the international break.
Pastore insisted Fernandez did not intend to offend Chelsea and does not understand the need for the punishment.
"Enzo didn't understand the situation," former Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Pastore told The Athletic.
"When the coach told him, he accepted it because he's a highly professional guy who’s always fully committed wherever he is and respects decisions.
"But we don't understand the punishment because he doesn't mention any club or say he wants to leave Chelsea, far from it.
"He only mentions Madrid, the city, because he was asked which European city he'd like to live in one day, and he said Madrid because of the language, because it's similar to Buenos Aires and because it's logical.
"It's only natural for an Argentine to say that — and also because of the culture, the weather, but at no point does he say he wants to leave Chelsea or London.
"The punishment is completely unfair — banning the player for two matches, which moreover, are also absolutely crucial for Chelsea because qualification for the Champions League is at stake and he is one of the team's most important players."
Pastore also confirmed that there have been talks between the club and player over a new contract, but revealed Chelsea did not offer enough to renew his current deal, which expires in 2032.
He said Fernandez will explore his options if no agreement is made after the World Cup this summer.
"There have been talks about renewing his contract, yes. We started discussing it around December or January, but we couldn't reach an agreement," added Pastore.
"I look at the sporting and financial aspects of the player's situation, and I didn't see that renewal coming to fruition because they weren't very realistic about Enzo's current situation.
"Our plan after the World Cup is to meet with Chelsea again and, if there is no agreement, to explore other options."
yudcdeiloz
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Let Enzo go because he thinks he's bigger than the club. Chelsea will remain bluez even without Enzo.
mawaceouy
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I don't understand the punishment as well coz he was asked and he responded. it's the coach tht isn't serious with what his doing and you think players could be happy honestly
AFerRfiq0248
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bro, he's nowhere near Kroos. Everybody wants to play for Madrid, the pedigree has always been there for any player.
What Toni kroos has over Enzo?
indiaman
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sell the idiot
kisadknst
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Cry more
you are in a better position to cry 😭 that's what your corrupt club and arrogant fan base are doing right now after all that financial fair play offence you committed even during signing of all your yeye players including Enzo who is now bitting and feeding you your own poison. alasedanu buruku.
seydeirsuy
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it's logical and he would use it as an excuse for not beating Man city, basically giving more wings to enzo oversized ego. Rosenior is just so dumb a manager. giving the arrogant Enzo more reason to be proud for misrepresenting the club. bunch of clowns 🤡
Cry more
Renbeituz
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I don’t care. Enzo ca go
Mitaeilrz
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2 matches is not ok 5 should have been more better
risabdelnz
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pastore you and enzo must know that no players is bigger than the team, chelsea had many good players they are gone but is still winning trophies!!!
roaikprtu
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the thing of giving players longer contract is killing the team, like how do you give a player 8 years contract and other players see no need to come to the club since you have more players with long contracts and they are still in their twenties.
you are right but then it brings more problems for the club since other players want to leave due to the performance of the club
Andile1986
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the thing of giving players longer contract is killing the team, like how do you give a player 8 years contract and other players see no need to come to the club since you have more players with long contracts and they are still in their twenties.
sell on value . if he signed a 4 year contract he would be leaving on a free
puocmortz
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Madrid will not come for a player that still has up to six years of contract, they are only interested on the free transfers
Ruubclouz
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The hate towards Enzo. Cucurella said sth abt Chelsea sacking the former coach. Caicedo also said sth abt leaving, but you guys and Chelsea haven't said anything abt that or punished those 2. But bcos it's a WC champion associated with Messi, you guys are enraged. Man, if I were Enzo I would leave Chelsea. Far better teams out there. Madrid is one of them.
he is not free agent still have five years contract (let your so called Madrid come pay transfer money 1,15,000,000 pounds
risabdelnz
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Rosenior wants to get sacked. stupid coach.
enzo need to respect the chelsea whether rosenior is gonna be fired he is doing with team guidance
hetbklopuy
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The hate towards Enzo. Cucurella said sth abt Chelsea sacking the former coach. Caicedo also said sth abt leaving, but you guys and Chelsea haven't said anything abt that or punished those 2. But bcos it's a WC champion associated with Messi, you guys are enraged. Man, if I were Enzo I would leave Chelsea. Far better teams out there. Madrid is one of them.
I believe the sanctions imposed on him is mainly because he is a captain who must lead by example
Ayobamiadeayo
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The hate towards Enzo. Cucurella said sth abt Chelsea sacking the former coach. Caicedo also said sth abt leaving, but you guys and Chelsea haven't said anything abt that or punished those 2. But bcos it's a WC champion associated with Messi, you guys are enraged. Man, if I were Enzo I would leave Chelsea. Far better teams out there. Madrid is one of them.
U don’t have sense what are u saying
Loaalmpyz
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somebody's contract is expiring in 2032 and your talking of renewal
It’s another way of increasing the wages of the players
Wocceilp
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more to come his Lucky his not under pep or Jose
roaikprtu
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the thing of giving players longer contract is killing the team, like how do you give a player 8 years contract and other players see no need to come to the club since you have more players with long contracts and they are still in their twenties.
kikbdotu
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I honestly now understands this young man and the punishment not going to other players who said same things. remember he's the same guy who was forgiven for racist comments towards French national team.
Vekablnryz
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we all knows that this coach is doing nothing he just come to make us shay from other team members.bunning player when we need him this is not fair
Olilatonny95
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That's not the reason he was banned! but Fernandez said sacking Maresca was a big mistake. so the board felt bad about him questioning their decision and remember it was the board that came out with the decision to ban him not only the coach. no player is bigger than the board
ANK3430
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Explore other options with over 5 years left on his contract. hmmm 🤔
Sovoty
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The hate towards Enzo. Cucurella said sth abt Chelsea sacking the former coach. Caicedo also said sth abt leaving, but you guys and Chelsea haven't said anything abt that or punished those 2. But bcos it's a WC champion associated with Messi, you guys are enraged. Man, if I were Enzo I would leave Chelsea. Far better teams out there. Madrid is one of them.
cedcikmruy
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football is all about discipline any players that can't play for a badge should leave the club with immediate effect.....Chelsea is bigger than any player.
wetbdlmnsy
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maybe he means NORWICH CITY
Rotbcdepsz
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He also said Chelsea shouldn't have fired moresca! All this is about which city?He must be kept out of the team until world cup when he must being the buyers
Becadkmnou
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He was a former PSG playmaker who didn't get selected most of the time. former, retired benchwarmer-playmaker; racists; all of them
JohnDuggan92
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somebody's contract is expiring in 2032 and your talking of renewal
You get, 6 years to run on the contract The club have absolute power in such situations which is basically all the players signed under Boehly. Any player who wants to sign for Chelsea beware of long contracts that leave you with not negotiation power
Sumclpruy
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somebody's contract is expiring in 2032 and your talking of renewal
Susabeiklm
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real Madrid enzo
Fauzsmail
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he is basically a clown whom fame and money has gotten better of, making his head bigger than whole of his body and carrier. I wonder how long he can carry such heavy garment of oversized ego he's being on since his benfica days. So, unprofessional!
he can feed your all family 🤣🤣
jitbcknruz
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live pool vs mun
cutbciksu
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congratulations
vecabcky
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Enzo Fernandez,shut up and dribble.
wutbceikmr
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Rosenior wants to get sacked. stupid coach.
Yusabklyz
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So he thinks we the chelsea fans are stupid
kisadknst
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Liam Rosenior trying favor Man city by dropping Enzo for man city match. He has presented man city the opportunity to beat Chelsea hoping Arsenal would drop point for city to over take the gunners.
it's logical and he would use it as an excuse for not beating Man city, basically giving more wings to enzo oversized ego. Rosenior is just so dumb a manager. giving the arrogant Enzo more reason to be proud for misrepresenting the club. bunch of clowns 🤡
kisadknst
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he is basically a clown whom fame and money has gotten better of, making his head bigger than whole of his body and carrier. I wonder how long he can carry such heavy garment of oversized ego he's being on since his benfica days. So, unprofessional!
kisadknst
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he is a world class player, don't use emotions otherwise Chelsea will regret to let him Go, After all he did nothing wrong it's only people judge for no reason
he is basically a clown whom fame and money has gotten better of, making his head bigger than whole of his body and carrier. I wonder how long he can carry the heavy garment of oversized ego he's being on since his benfica days. So unprofessional
Huyabekops
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This guy pastore or wetin be his name Are you deaf you said he doesn't mention Madrid
kisadknst
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That's the same way he left Benfica
he is basically unprofessional, whom fame and money has gotten into his head making it bigger than the rest of his body which he can't possibly carry for long but time will tell.
yeoclmosy
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Liam Rosenior trying favor Man city by dropping Enzo for man city match. He has presented man city the opportunity to beat Chelsea hoping Arsenal would drop point for city to over take the gunners.
Nooekltyz
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so he mean that he has not seen any city apart from Madrid
AFerxrSz2116
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same scenario when leaving benfica Chelsea about to taste there poison 🙅♂️
jekbeilnru
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They should allowed Enzo alone to exercise his right,if Enzo said he’s leaving Chelsea to Madrid now who can cease him from going,no one so allow the boy to come to the best club in the world Real Madrid for life.Enzo is talented player who can fit Madrid style of play 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💪
Cuuiktuz
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he is a world class player, don't use emotions otherwise Chelsea will regret to let him Go, After all he did nothing wrong it's only people judge for no reason
which number do you think he plays well. just some scam who relies on moi and disappear when he is not around.
Fomacdeltz
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That's the same way he left Benfica
luubinpryz
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No player is bigger than Chelsea Football Club
Razyy
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This football club Chelsea is a whole mess 😳