Chelsea Midfielder Enzo Fernandez Reveals Conjunctivitis Battle

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez reveals he's been playing with conjunctivitis, affecting his performance in recent Premier League games.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been playing through conjunctivitis, which significantly impacted his eyesight in the team's last two Premier League games. According to reports, the 24-year-old played the full 90 minutes in both the 2-0 loss to Newcastle and the 1-0 win over Manchester United despite struggling with his vision.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has played through conjunctivitis for the last two Premier League matches. The 24-year-old midfielder was seen playing with inflammation of his right eye in the 1-0 win over Manchester United which he said impacted his vision. pic.twitter.com/xGZmM4b9gE

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The World Cup winner, Enzo Fernandez, spoke with manager Enzo Maresca after being diagnosed with an eye issue, requesting to keep his place in the lineup as Chelsea chases Champions League qualification. After the win over United, Fernandez posted on Instagram, joking about the situation. He wrote: “Last match at home with this group that will give it all until the end, we have two finals left. Thank you to the fans for the support all the season. My first game playing with one eye.”