Maresca on Fernandez

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's new head coach, addressed the controversy surrounding midfielder Enzo Fernandez's livestream incident during the Copa America celebrations, which included a racist chant about French players. Despite the backlash and an internal disciplinary procedure initiated by Chelsea, Maresca expressed confidence that there would be no issues reintegrating Fernandez into the squad, emphasizing that the player and club have both apologized and clarified the situation. Reece James, Chelsea's captain, supported Maresca's stance, stating that Fernandez has acknowledged his mistake and is seeking to move forward. Maresca reiterated that there are no bad intentions among the players involved, highlighting the importance of maintaining a good team atmosphere. Fernandez is set to join the Chelsea squad for pre-season training in the United States, where he will face his teammates for the first time since the incident. The club aims to quickly overcome this upset and focus on their upcoming matches.