Enzo Fernandez named Chelsea CAPTAIN for Maresca’s first Premier League game in charge just weeks after racism storm
ENZO FERNANDEZ has been named Chelsea captain for their Premier League opener against Manchester City.
It comes after the midfielder filmed himself singing a racist chant aimed at French players following Argentina’s Copa America victory this summer.
ReutersFernandez has been named captain for today’s match[/caption]
The midfielder’s future appeared to be in doubt, with several of his team-mates publicly criticising the player.
Responding to Fernandez singing the vile chant, Chelsea and France centre-back Wesly Fofana quoted the video on X and said: “Football in 2024, uninhibited racism.”
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