Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez faced a frosty reception from supporters at Stamford Bridge during a friendly against Real Sociedad (3-1), which marked the home debut of new manager Xabi Alonso.
With less than 24 hours until the game, the London club's deadline for a £120 million offer to Manchester City had passed, but no formal bids were received.
Stepping onto the pitch as a substitute in the 60th minute, the 25-year-old vice-captain received the armband from Reece James, but the crowd's reaction was mixed:
Booing and jeers: Parts of the crowd greeted the Argentine's introduction and his first touches of the ball with a chorus of boos and insults.
Support from the stands: Fans in the Matthew Harding and Shed End sections attempted to drown out the negativity, chanting the player's name throughout the match.
After the final whistle, Fernandez was one of the first to exit the field, heading straight down the tunnel. Now, Xabi Alonso faces the challenge of having some serious conversations with the Argentine before the Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday, August 24.
