Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCity continue to be linked with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez (John Walton/PA)Enzo Fernandez was omitted from Chelsea's squad for their Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town, despite manager Xabi Alonso previously stating he expected the midfielder to feature. Manchester City are expected to submit a new offer for the Argentina international, with Chelsea valuing the player at around £120m ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline. Alonso confirmed the decision was taken after assessing individual and collective situations, while maintaining that Chelsea want to build the best team possible. The midfielder recently made a substitute appearance in Chelsea's Premier League opening fixture at Fulham amid ongoing transfer speculation. Chelsea are also considering a bid in excess of £80m for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as potential midfield reinforcements are explored. In fullXabi Alonso explains Enzo Fernandez’s absence from Chelsea squad amid Man City interestMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Why Enzo Fernandez is absent from Chelsea squad for Luton Carabao Cup tie
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCity continue to be linked with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez (John Walton/PA)Enzo Fernandez was omitted from Chelsea's squad for their Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town, despite manager Xabi Alonso previously stating he expected the midfielder to feature. Manchester City are expected to submit a new offer for the Argentina international, with Chelsea valuing the player at around £120m ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline. Alonso confirmed the decision was taken after assessing individual and collective situations, while maintaining that Chelsea want to build the best team possible. The midfielder recently made a substitute appearance in Chelsea's Premier League opening fixture at Fulham amid ongoing transfer speculation. Chelsea are also considering a bid in excess of £80m for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as potential midfield reinforcements are explored. In fullXabi Alonso explains Enzo Fernandez’s absence from Chelsea squad amid Man City interestMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
