Enzo Fernandez Injury Update as Chelsea Star Misses Argentina Duty

Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Wolves at Stamford Bridge should have been all smiles, but the evening ended on a slightly worrying note. Star midfielder Enzo Fernández, who was named Player of the Match, revealed after the game that he has been playing through a painful knee injury, and will now sit out Argentina’s upcoming friendly against Angola.

Fernández Shines Before the Setback

The first half against Wolves was frustrating for Chelsea as the visitors defended deep and made life difficult. But Fernández’s quality began to show after the break. The Argentine pulled the strings in midfield, using his passing range and creativity to open up spaces. His calm control helped others shine too, Malo Gusto finally got his first goal for Chelsea, while João Pedro and Pedro Neto added two more to seal a convincing win.

It was a solid team performance that pushed Chelsea up to second in the Premier League table, but concerns quickly followed when Fernández was seen asking to be substituted in the second half.

The Injury Concern

After the match, Fernández admitted that he has been dealing with a bone edema (a form of swelling inside the knee bone), causing him “a lot of pain.” He confirmed he will miss Argentina’s international games to focus on recovery.

The 24-year-old explained that the decision was made together with Chelsea and Argentina’s medical staff:

“We agreed that I should rest for these two weeks because the most important part of the season is still to come.”

This isn’t the first time the midfielder has faced knee trouble. Back in October, he withdrew from Argentina’s squad due to synovitis, a swelling of the knee membrane.

Chelsea’s Upcoming Challenges

The timing of the injury coincides with the international break, giving Fernández a brief recovery window before a busy run of fixtures. Chelsea face Burnley away on November 22, followed by a huge Champions League clash with Barcelona on November 25, and then a London derby with Arsenal at the end of the month. December brings even more challenges, including league games and a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Cardiff City.

While fans will miss seeing Fernández in Argentina’s colours this month, taking time off seems like the right move. Chelsea will hope their midfield maestro returns fully fit, because with him at his best, the Blues look like serious contenders again.