Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso addressed the absence of Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez during the victorious second-round Carabao Cup clash against Luton Town at the post-match press conference.
The Spanish head coach reassured fans that the decision to leave the 25-year-old out was purely for tactical reasons, allowing other players to gain some valuable match experience:
“This was only about today’s match – we have other players who need minutes on the pitch. I made this decision on Wednesday afternoon. Enzo is a true professional. He trains excellently, and I have no complaints about him. This was purely a tactical decision aimed at this specific match. We will make a decision regarding his participation in Sunday’s game as we get closer to it.”
Meanwhile, Sky Sports News reports that Manchester City are seriously weighing up a move to make an official offer for the World Cup winner before the transfer deadline on Tuesday at 23:00. The final verdict on including Fernandez in the squad for the upcoming Premier League home match against Brighton will be made by the Blues' coaching staff later this week.
