Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad
LONDON: 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.
Chelsea secured a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, despite Enzo Fernandez receiving boos from the crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute. The 25-year-old Argentine, who has expressed his desire to leave Chelsea, had previously said he wanted to leave the club in May. Chelsea reportedly valued Fernandez at £120 million ($162 million), but no bids have been received during the summer transfer window.
Fernandez played a role in Argentina's World Cup semi-final win against England in July, scoring the equalizer before being sent off in the South Americans' defeat by Spain in the final. Morgan Rogers made his Stamford Bridge debut, scoring on his first appearance for the club with a header following Joao Pedro's saved header. Brazilian Joao Pedro scored twice, taking his pre-season goal tally to eight, as Chelsea prepared for their Premier League opener against Fulham.
Manager Xabi Alonso praised the performance, noting that it was a good preparation game for the upcoming match.
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