Enzo Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans during pre-season friendly
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Enzo Fernandez faced boos from sections of the Chelsea fanbase during his return to action in a pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026. The midfielder, who was a late returnee following the World Cup, came on in the 62nd minute after Morgan Rogers had already opened the scoring. While some fans cheered, others expressed their discontent as Fernandez was announced. The reaction is linked to speculation about a potential move to Manchester City, which did not materialize by the recent transfer deadline set by Chelsea. Chelsea won the match 3-1, with Joao Pedro scoring twice in the second half. Their next match will be against Fulham in the Premier League on August 24.
- •Enzo Fernandez returns for Chelsea in a friendly against Real Sociedad.
- •Chelsea won the match 3-1 with goals from Rogers and Joao Pedro.
- •Fernandez received mixed reactions from fans upon his introduction.
- •The speculation over his transfer to Manchester City continues.
- •Chelsea's next match is against Fulham in the Premier League on August 24.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandez booed by some Chelsea fans at pre-season friendly
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Enzo Fernandez booed by some Chelsea fans on Stamford Bridge return
"Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during the 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad on Saturday. Fans made their opinions on their wantaway star clear when he replaced Reece James in the 62nd minute of the game at Stamford Bridge, though some supporters also gave their backing to the 25-year-old.
"Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Record signing Morgan Rogers scored on his first Stamford Bridge appearance, tapping in the rebound after Joao Pedro's header was saved.
"Fernandez, who is being heavily linked with a move away to Man City, endured some boos as he came on against Real Sociedad in Chelsea’s final pre-season friendly
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:39 PMFernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad
Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Record signing Morgan Rogers scored on his first Stamford Bridge appearance, tapping in the rebound after Joao Pedro's header was saved.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:33 PMFernandez booed by some Chelsea fans at pre-season friendly
Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during the 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad on Saturday. Fans made their opinions on their wantaway star clear when he replaced Reece James in the 62nd minute of the game at Stamford Bridge, though some supporters also gave their backing to the 25-year-old.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:09 PMEnzo Fernandez booed by some Chelsea fans on Stamford Bridge return
Fernandez, who is being heavily linked with a move away to Man City, endured some boos as he came on against Real Sociedad in Chelsea’s final pre-season friendly
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