It remains to be seen whether Enzo Fernandez can recover in time for the Copa America in June.© AFP
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a groin injury on Thursday. Fernandes has been suffering from a hernia for several weeks and was struggling to make an impact during the 5-0 defeat at Arsenal on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Argentina star will be absent for Chelsea’s last six league matches and it remains to be seen whether he can recover in time for the Copa America in June. Fernandez, a World Cup winner in 2022, is the latest Chelsea player to suffer injury in a disappointing season for the Premier League club.
At times, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has had as many as 12 players unavailable, with his team finishing ninth due to their fitness and form issues.
The pressure has increased on Pochettino following his defeat against Arsenal following Saturday’s 1-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Fernandez, signed from Benfica for 107 million pounds ($133 million) in January 2023, has made 28 league appearances this season and scored three goals.
“Enzo Fernandez has today undergone successful surgery on a groin problem and will now begin a period of rehabilitation, which will see him sidelined for the remainder of Chelsea’s 2023/24 season,” a club statement said.
“The 23-year-old midfielder will work with the club’s medical department on his rehabilitation at Cobham.”
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