Enzo Fernandez Latest to Pick Up Injury as Chelsea Faces Midfield Woes

Enzo Fernandez sidelined with synovitis in right knee

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez withdraws from Argentina squad with synovitis in his right knee, adding to the club's injury list.

Fernandez's injury is a significant blow to Chelsea, given his importance to the team this season...

Chelsea's injury woes just got worse. Enzo Fernandez is out of Argentina's squad due to synovitis in his right knee. The Argentina national team announced his withdrawal on Saturday.

Fernandez, 24, played 78 minutes in Argentina's 1-0 friendly win over Venezuela on Friday before being replaced by Alexis Mac Allister. His absence will be felt in Argentina's upcoming friendly against Puerto Rico on Tuesday.

This latest setback adds to Chelsea's growing injury list, with Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, Andrey Santos, Liam Delap, and Levi Colwill already sidelined. Fernandez's availability for Chelsea's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on October 18 is uncertain.

Fernandez's injury is a significant blow to Chelsea, given his importance to the team this season. He's scored three Premier League goals and is joint-top scorer with Moises Caicedo. Romeo Lavia, Facundo Buonanotte, and Reece James could potentially fill the gap if Fernandez is ruled out.

Argentina's Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has withdrawn from the squad due to inflammation in his right knee. According to the Argentina team, Fernandez is suffering from synovitis in his right knee, which caused him to leave the national team camp and return to Chelsea.

Fernandez's absence adds to Chelsea's growing injury list, with midfielders Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, and Andrey Santos already sidelined. This latest setback puts pressure on Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to find alternative options for the team's upcoming fixtures, including the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on October 18.