Enzo Fernández Withdraws From Argentina With Knee Synovitis as Chelsea Begin Assessment
No return date has been set, with Chelsea managing the key midfielder’s workload following the national team’s diagnosis.
Overview
- Argentina’s federation confirmed synovitis in Fernández’s right knee and released a photo showing heavy strapping on the joint.
- He has been ruled out of the Puerto Rico friendly and has returned to Cobham for club-led evaluation.
- Fernández played 78 minutes in a 1-0 win over Venezuela before the medical team pulled him from the tour.
- Chelsea have not provided a timeframe for his availability, leaving his status for the Nottingham Forest match uncertain.
- A mainstay under Enzo Maresca—behind only Moises Caicedo in league minutes—his absence could force tweaks in midfield roles for options such as Conor Gallagher or Romeo Lavia.