The 23-year-old Argentinean international has disclosed that he has been enduring pain for up to six months. Fernandez had been receiving regular injections and taking medication to alleviate the discomfort. However, the situation deteriorated in recent weeks, prompting him to opt for surgery to address the issue.
Taking to his personal Instagram account, Fernandez shared, “I wanted to let you know that my operation was successful, everything went well, thank God.”
“I needed to have this surgery, since I had been experiencing pain for approximately 6 months. It was something I could avoid while constantly treating myself with injections and medications.”
“But a few weeks ago the pain began to become more and more intense, without any of this having an effect, and it was worse since I trained and played with discomfort, but I did not want to stop being in the games I had.”
“Every time I had to play with the Chelsea shirt, like that of the National Team, I always tried to give my best despite all this but I couldn’t take it anymore.”
“Thank you for the messages, the encouragement and your usual expressions of affection. Greetings to everyone, I promise you that I will come back stronger than ever. Take care. EJF. Thank the doctors who took care of me during surgery.”
Expressing gratitude for the support and well-wishes, Fernandez assured his followers of his determination to return stronger. He also thanked the medical team who cared for him during the surgery.
Reports suggest that the Argentinean Football Association urged Fernandez to consider surgery as he aims to recover fully ahead of the Copa America this summer. The national team, led by Lionel Scaloni, seeks to defend their title on US soil after their victory in 2021. Fernandez’s absence from the remainder of the 2023/24 domestic season allows him ample time to recuperate before international duties.
In the meantime, Fernandez will be sidelined, observing his Chelsea teammates in action for the remaining six Premier League games of the season. Mauricio Pochettino’s team recently exited the FA Cup after a defeat to Manchester City and currently has little at stake in the campaign, occupying ninth place in the English top-flight.
Chelsea’s next match will be against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday evening.
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Enzo Fernández
Enzo Jeremías Fernández
ArgentinaThis season he played in total 28 times for 2215 minutes for Premier League.
Enzo Fernández scored 3 goals for Chelsea. He procured two assists. He received 7 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 9th in Premier League. In the last match Chelsea lost 5-0 against Arsenal.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea
Chelsea is currently 9th in the Premier League with 47 points.
In the last 32 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Chelsea lost 5-0 against Arsenal.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 61 goals and conceding 57.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Saturday 27th of April in Birmingham. The prediction is Aston Villa winning the match.
