The Chelsea ‘headache’ around Enzo Fernandez and Liam Rosenior could not have come at a better Premier League timing for Michael Carrick and Manchester United.
Will Enzo Fernandez start at Stamford Bridge on Saturday? Will he be on the bench for the opening part of the Premier League match? What happens with his future?
Liam Rosenior has hinted that Fernandez is likely to be back for the Manchester United match, but the drama is quite real for Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior.
While Man Utd are licking their wounds over the Leeds United defeat on Monday evening, Michael Carrick could now look to exploit the situation around Chelsea.
Paul Merson’s reaction to Liam Rosenior vs Enzo Fernandez shows the advantage Man Utd have right now
Enzo Fernandez was banned for two matches for Chelsea after an internal review that was led by both Liam Rosenior and the Blues’ hierarchy earlier this month.
The 25-year-old Argentine midfielder missed both the FA Cup quarter-final win over Port Vale and the 3-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Fernandez landed himself in hot water after the 2022 World Cup winner hinted that his future might be away from the Premier League club amid his international duty.
The Argentina international has been linked with Real Madrid and Rosenior was left frustrated with Fernandez’s openness about his Chelsea future during the season.
Paul Merson might think Chelsea can beat Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, but even he was puzzled by the Fernandez vs Rosenior situation.
“I would be shocked if Enzo Fernandez is not back in the line-up for this game,” he said in his Sportskeeda column.
“I still can’t get my head around the fact that Chelsea banned him for two matches!
“They were crying out for someone like him to get on the ball and pass to break lines during the defeat to City.”
Liam Rosenior’s damage with Enzo Fernandez is already done and Michael Carrick can only capitalise for Man Utd
It is indifferent for United fans whether or not Real Madrid-linked Fernandez chooses to stay at Chelsea or move to the Spanish capital in the summer.
However, Rosenior and Fernandez are both at the centre of drama and their dynamic could dominate the narrative around the Man Utd and Chelsea match.
Fernandez has missed two matches for Chelsea ahead of the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge and won’t be at his optimal best due to his lack of minutes.
Michael Carrick faces his own issues with the defensive crisis at the Red Devils and Man Utd dropping valuable points to rivals Leeds United at Old Trafford.
However, the 44-year-old United legend is not facing a headache in the same way that Rosenior has with players like Fernandez or Alejandro Garnacho at Chelsea.
United received a boost with the noise around Fernandez and the Red Devils must take advantage of the situation amid their battle for the Premier League top four.
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