Enzo Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica for a record-breaking 107 million pounds ($133 million) in January 2023, has made 28 league appearances this season, contributing three goals.
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez to Miss Rest of Season After Groin Surgery
Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea's record signing from Benfica for 107 million pounds ($133 million) in January 2023, will miss the remainder of the season following surgery for a groin injury. The 23-year-old Argentine midfielder has been dealing with a hernia and struggled during Tuesday's 5-0 loss to Arsenal.
Due to his recovery, Fernandez will be absent for Chelsea's final six league games. There is also uncertainty about whether he will be fit to participate in the Copa America in June. The setback comes amid a challenging season for Chelsea, with several players suffering from injuries.
Despite making 28 league appearances this term and scoring three goals, Fernandez has been unable to make the desired impact due to his injury. As a World Cup winner in 2022, his absence will be keenly felt as Chelsea navigates the closing stages of a difficult campaign.
Chelsea Faces Injury Crisis as Enzo Fernandez Undergoes Groin Surgery
Chelsea's injury woes continue as Enzo Fernandez undergoes surgery for a groin issue, ruling him out for the rest of the 2023/24 season. The Argentine midfielder, who joined Chelsea from Benfica for a record-breaking 107 million pounds ($133 million) in January 2023, had been struggling with a hernia. He made 28 league appearances this season, scoring three goals.
The club released a statement confirming Fernandez's surgery and detailing his rehabilitation plan: "Enzo Fernandez has today undergone successful surgery on a groin issue and will now begin a period of rehabilitation, sidelining him for the remainder of Chelsea's 2023/24 season. The 23-year-old midfielder will work with the club's medical department on his rehabilitation at Cobham."
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has faced significant challenges this season, with as many as 12 players unavailable due to fitness and form issues. As a result, Chelsea currently sits in ninth place in the league. The recent 5-0 thrashing by Arsenal followed a 1-0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final, adding to the pressure on Pochettino and his squad.
With Fernandez out for the remainder of the season, Chelsea's injury crisis deepens, and the club will need to find ways to cope with the mounting setbacks as they navigate the rest of their campaign.
