Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has hit out at Enzo Fernández, after the Argentina worldwide solid doubt over his future on the membership.
Following Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain within the second leg of their Champions League spherical of 16 tie, which capped a humiliating 8-2 combination rating, Fernández advised ESPN Argentina that he’s unsure about his future.
“I do not know. My focus is right here for now, we’ve eight Premier League matches to play and the FA Cup. Then, the World Cup and we’ll see after that,” Fernández mentioned.
His feedback sparked outrage amongst supporters and teammates and since then, the midfielder has publicly spoken about his love for Madrid on LuzuTV.
“I always tell [my wife] that if I have to choose a city to live in Europe, I really like Madrid.
“It’s similar to Buenos Aires, additionally due to the meals,” the 25-year-old said.
Mikel — who spent 11 years at Chelsea — lashed out at Fernandez’s comments and behaviour on his Obi One Podcast on Wednesday.
“That’s not a chief,” Mikel said.
“That’s one thing the place when you’ve got leaders, when you’ve got leaders that gamers respect and look as much as, you would not come out and make these statements.”
“You do not make that assertion after we have been disgracefully dumped out of the Champions League, sporting the captain armband.
“No player is bigger than the football club.
“If he is had sufficient, put your arms up and f— off. And we transfer on.”
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Fernández — who’s vice-captain beneath Liam Rosenior — arrived at Chelsea from Benfica for a price of £106 million ($141 million) in 2023 and is beneath contract till 2032.
“You can’t come out and say that it would not matter what’s going on,” Mikel added.
“You ought to be grateful you are enjoying at a membership like Chelsea Football Club. Because of the tradition we constructed.”
“I can perceive there may be a little little bit of frustration, however you continue to should respect the badge, you continue to should respect the soccer membership, you continue to should respect the followers, as a result of the followers are those who pay your wages.”
