Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca defends Enzo Fernandez following racist allegations, urges everyone to move on from incident

Enzo Maresca has gone on the record to ease tensions between Enzo Fernandez and the rest of the Chelsea squad.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca defends Enzo Fernandez following racist allegations, urges everyone to move on from incident

Enzo Maresca is looking to ease the tension at Chelsea (Via Sky Sports & X/@Albiceleste_Talk)

As Chelsea prepare to kick off on a new season, an incident that occurred during the Copa America celebrations in the Argentine team bus still trouble many at the club. Enzo Fernandez went live on Instagram as he and his teammates engaged in ‘racist’ chants aimed at French players, sang in the context of their 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

As the clip went viral, several fans, footballers and pundits have shared their takes on the same, with many engaging in raging debates on social media. While a faction of players at Chelsea unfollowed and publicly condemned Enzo Fernandez‘s actions, another bunch of players have issued their support for the midfielder. Wesley Fofana and Nicolas Jackson are just a few who have publicly spoken about the same.

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Newly appointed head coach Enzo Maresca has become the most recent man at the club to get involved in the incident, with his comments in a press conference clarifying his stance on the same.

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He apologized and the club gave a statement. The situation is clear. They're all human beings and there wasn't any bad intentions. Things can happen.
Enzo Maresca said in a press conference

Fernandez recently received a roaring welcome at former club River Plate, much to the distaste of many. Clips from the incident have sparked raging debates on social media ever since.

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Following the unexpected sacking of Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea have finally appointed Enzo Maresca as new head coach. Pochettino’ sacking came as a surprise, given the fact that he led the side to a 6th placed finish, after being far from qualifying for Europe throughout the season.

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Enzo Maresca has high hopes for his squad going into the 2024/25 season (Via GOAL)

After taking charge of the club on the 1st of July, fans have been treated to snippets of Maresca’s management style and team control on social media. As the Blues prepare to go all in for the new Premier League season, Maresca’s words have instilled confidence among fans.

At a big club like Chelsea, you have to try to win trophies. We want to compete and win trophies as soon as possible.
Enzo Maresca said in a press conference

Besides taking control of the delicate situation at the club, he also has to ensure that injured players and big name signings from last season are integrated without difficulty into the squad. He also stated that he is all for letting players play and develop in a variety of positions.

After spending significant amounts in previous transfer windows, Maresca will be feeling the pressure to ensure that Chelsea finish in a Champions League spot come May.

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