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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 considers Enzo Fernández future amid ongoing squad changes

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea preparing for 'all scenarios' over Fernández – Alonso

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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