Dropping Fernandez - a sign of Rosenior's authority or a big risk?

Dropping Fernandez - a sign of Rosenior's authority or a big risk?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Enzo Fernandez was sitting just behind Chelsea's bench, in a section for club staff, during the 7-0 win over Port Vale on SaturdayByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporterPublished4 minutes agoCommentsEnzo Fernandez has presented Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior with the first major internal disciplinary issue of his tenure at Stamford Bridge.The Argentina midfielder, 25, had only just arrived at Buenos Aires airport on international duty last month when he cast doubt on his Blues future. Fernandez subsequently spoke to a YouTuber and then appeared on TV alongside his partner Valentina Cervantes, first saying he would "like" and then would "love" to live in Madrid, while highlighting his admiration for former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos.Rosenior and Chelsea's hierarchy responded by issuing Fernandez with a two‑match internal suspension for "crossing a line". The ban ruled him out of the FA Cup tie against Port Vale and Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City.The decision was made by Rosenior alongside co‑sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, with the backing of influential ownership figures including Behdad Eghbali.It represented a significant early test for the English head coach, who was appointed in January following Enzo Maresca's departure after a breakdown in relations with the same leadership group.The episode also intensified what had already been a difficult time for Chelsea, who lost 3-0 to Everton in the Premier League just three days after being humbled by Paris St-Germain in the Champions League in a joint‑record 8-2 aggregate defeat.Those results sparked frustration among fans, while further scrutiny followed comments involving vice‑captain Fernandez and defender Marc Cucurella, who publicly criticised the club's transfer policy.After discussions with both p...