‘We explained it to him’ - Fofana reveals how Enzo Fernandez was treated by his teammates
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Fofana reveals how Chelsea teammates treated Enzo Fernandez || Imago

‘We explained it to him’ - Fofana reveals how Enzo Fernandez was treated by his teammates

Stephen Oladehinde 13:25 - 13.09.2024

Wesley Fofana has disclosed how Enzo Fernandez was schooled by Chelsea players following his racist outburst.

Enzo had issues with some Chelsea players some months ago after he sang a derogatory song about the French national team.

The Argentina squad was seen celebrating their Copa America trophy on the team bus, with Enzo also involved.

The hateful shout originated during the 2022 World Cup when Argentina defeated France on penalties in the World Cup final.

Fofana explains Chelsea players reaction

Fofana has spoken about his fellow French teammate's reaction to Fernandez after his racial abuse. 

Wesley Fofana || Imago
Wesley Fofana || Imago

Speaking to Free Foot, Fofana said, “It was sorted out in a very good way. He came back, and we had a discussion with the club, with the manager, we had a meeting.

“We explained why we took it badly because it was important for him to understand why it wasn’t a good thing for him to do and why we took it badly. We explained it to him.

“We understood in his speech that he didn’t understand that it could have hurt us. He didn’t understand that it was something serious.

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea midfielder | Imago
Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea midfielder | Imago

“The best thing to do is to educate him to make him understand that certain things, in certain countries, that are perhaps acceptable in that country but that in others it is very serious and that it is punishable by the law.

"I think he understood and now we move forward. We are a team and he is a great player. He is an example so I hope that he will be an example in the right way for everybody.”

Chelsea will be travelling to Bournemouth on Saturday, with Enzo expected to be involved as they look to bounce back from their draw against Crystal Palace.

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