Chelsea considers Enzo Fernández future amid ongoing squad changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso confirmed the club is preparing for all scenarios regarding the future of Enzo Fernández after excluding him from the squad during a 4-3 victory over Brighton. The midfielder has been absent for two consecutive matches amid reports of interest from Manchester City and his stated desire to leave before the transfer deadline. Chelsea took a 3-0 lead through Roméo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and João Pedro before Brighton nearly staged a comeback, requiring a late goal from Cole Palmer to secure the win. The match also marked the debut of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez following his arrival from Aston Villa. Alonso stated that a decision on the final squad composition will be finalized following the close of the transfer window on Tuesday.
- •Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge.
- •Enzo Fernández missed his second straight match due to transfer uncertainty.
- •Emiliano Martínez made his Chelsea debut against Brighton.
- •Chelsea maintains a focus on roster management ahead of the Tuesday transfer deadline.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea preparing for 'all scenarios' over Enzo Fernandez's future, says Alonso
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea preparing for 'all scenarios' over Fernández – Alonso
"Coach Xabi Alonso said Chelsea are preparing for “all scenarios” regarding Enzo Fernández’s future after the midfielder was left out again for the 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. The Blues lost control of a match they seemingly had won inside 30 minutes, a scintillating attacking display that had seen them go three goals up disintegrating into chaos in the absence of their World Cup winner in midfield.
"Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club is preparing for “all scenarios” regarding Enzo Fernandez’s future after the Argentina midfielder was left out again for the 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday. Manchester City reportedly has an interest in signing Fernandez, with the summer transfer window closing late Tuesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:32 PMChelsea preparing for 'all scenarios' over Enzo Fernandez's future, says Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club is preparing for “all scenarios” regarding Enzo Fernandez’s future after the Argentina midfielder was left out again for the 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday. Manchester City reportedly has an interest in signing Fernandez, with the summer transfer window closing late Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:03 PMChelsea preparing for 'all scenarios' over Fernández – Alonso
Coach Xabi Alonso said Chelsea are preparing for “all scenarios” regarding Enzo Fernández’s future after the midfielder was left out again for the 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. The Blues lost control of a match they seemingly had won inside 30 minutes, a scintillating attacking display that had seen them go three goals up disintegrating into chaos in the absence of their World Cup winner in midfield.
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