According to The Daily Mail, Chelsea’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has decided to make Enzo Fernández captain for their opening Premier League match against Manchester City, a decision that has sparked widespread controversy among fans. Enzo previously faced criticism for singing a controversial song while celebrating Argentina’s Copa América victory.
Following the incident, Enzo issued an apology statement and pledged to donate to anti-discrimination charities. His captaincy in the match against Manchester City suggests he has regained the trust of his teammates and coaching staff. However, this decision has created a storm on social media.
One user wrote on social media: “Enzo Fernández is captain after what happened? It’s a joke.”
Another user commented: “Enzo Fernández was involved in a racist incident, and now what? Chelsea makes him captain.”
Some fans expressed their displeasure: “Chelsea’s starting lineup doesn’t even include Raheem Sterling, Sánchez is starting in goal, and the newly signed Deesbury-Hall is on the bench. The most unbelievable thing is Enzo Fernández is now captain. Chelsea is always so perplexing…”
In an interview with Sky Sports, Chelsea’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, explained that Fernández was one of several potential captains and that the club had dealt with the previous racism incident appropriately.
“He’s one of the captain options,” said Pochettino. “He’s not the only one, but he’ll wear the armband today. I can see that his teammates have a lot of respect for him, both as a player and as a person.”
“We all make mistakes, and it’s important to admit them and learn from them. This issue has been properly addressed.”
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