Furious Chelsea drop Enzo Fernandez for two matches in ruthless move - 'A line was crossed'

Liam Rosenior has provided an update on Enzo Fernandez's future ahead of Chelsea's clash against Port Vale in the FA Cup. The Blues midfielder cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge during the international break, leaving the door open to a move in the summer.

Speaking to reporters at Cobham on Friday morning, the Blues boss said: "I spoke with Enzo an hour ago. As a football club, with me as part of the decision, he won't be available for tomorrow's game or Manchester City next Sunday. A line was crossed in terms of our culture and what we want to build."

Rosenior added: "Enzo, firstly, as a character, a person and a player, I have the utmost respect. He's frustrated because he wants us to be successful. In terms of the decision, it's not all about me, or the sporting directors, the ownership, the players, we are aligned in our decision.

"The door is not closed on Enzo. It's a sanction. You have to protect the culture and in terms of that, a line was crossed."

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