Chelsea Midfielder Enzo Fernández Loses Teammates' Trust Amid Poor Run
Recent Form and Champions League Setbacks
Before the international break, Chelsea had lost their last four matches and are in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification. The club suffered heavy defeats in the Champions League against Paris Saint‑Germain (5‑2, 0‑3) and consecutive Premier League losses to Newcastle United (0‑1) and Everton (3‑0).
Fernández’s Leadership and Behaviour Under Scrutiny
Normally vice‑captain, Enzo Fernández wore the armband in the absence of injured captain Reece James but failed to impress. After the 8‑2 aggregate loss to PSG, he told ESPN Argentina “I don’t know… there are eight matches left and the FA Cup. There’s also the World Cup; we’ll see after that.”
Teammate and Former Player Reactions
The Telegraph reports Fernández repeatedly berated teammates during the poor run, leaving many fed up. Goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen was criticised after a mistake in the first leg against PSG, with Fernández hurling abuse and throwing the ball. Glenn Hoddle of TNT Sports noted he was “really losing his temper”. Former midfielder John Obi Mikel said on his podcast:
“This is Chelsea, not a stepping stone to another club. If your heart is already in Madrid, you shouldn’t be wearing the blue shirt. At Chelsea, we played for the club crest, not for a future transfer.”
Upcoming FA Cup Quarter‑Final
Having played for Argentina against Zambia and Mauritania during the international break, Fernández will line up for Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter‑final against League One side Port Vale on 4 April 2026 at Stamford Bridge. In the Premier League, the Blues currently sit sixth.
- Last four matches: all losses
- Champions League vs PSG: 5‑2 loss, 0‑3 loss
- Premier League: lost to Newcastle 0‑1, Everton 3‑0
- Current PL position: 6th
- FA Cup quarter‑final: Chelsea vs Port Vale, 4 Apr 2026
