Fernandez fully committed to Chelsea - Rosenior

Rosenior - 'Enzo is happy at the club' Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior says Enzo Fernandez is "fully committed" to the club after the Argentina midfielder appeared to cast doubt on his future. When asked if he would be with the club next season following Chelsea's 3-0 defeat by Paris St-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, Fernandez told ESPN: "I don't know." The 25-year-old, who joined Chelsea for a then British record of £107m from Benfica in January 2023, added: "There are eight games left and the FA Cup. There's the World Cup and then we'll see." Chelsea 's defeat by holders PSG knocked them out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage, 8-2 on aggregate. "I had a great conversation with Enzo at length this morning before training, not just about his comments but how he is feeling, how as a team we can improve," said Rosenior on Thursday prior to his side's game at Everton on Saturday (17:30 GMT). "He is one of the captains at the club and what I will say is that he made it really clear how happy he is here at this club, how much he wants to win and how passionate he is for us to be successful. "He also said that in translation and in emotion, things get misconstrued. For me, he is fully committed to this group and to winning here at this football club." Fernandez uncertain over his Chelsea future Chelsea 's losses to PSG in both legs of their Champions League tie were sandwiched in between them being beaten 1-0 at home by Newcastle United . The defeat by the Magpies left the Stamford Bridge club sixth in the Premier League - one point behind fifth-placed Liverpool - and out of the Champions League qualification spots with eight games left. "Every manager goes through difficult weeks," said Rosenior. "I've had challenging periods before. I've lost games in many jobs, like all managers have done. We need to find a way to fight at Everton and come through a difficult period." He added: "You want to be in the Champions League. It makes everything clearer, not just from a financial point of view. This club deserves to be in the Champions League. That's the target." Rosenior, who will be without defender Trevoh Chalobah for "around six weeks", also said the social media criticism of him passing a note to his players when 8-2 down on aggregate against PSG "doesn't bother me". "The reality is that I have to help this club win matches. If I don't, if I breathe wrong or sneeze wrong, people will talk about it. It doesn't affect me. It's my job to be aware. Am I surprised? No," said the Blues boss. "In terms of the game on Tuesday, it completely didn't go the way we wanted it to. "Me handing out a note is not a reflection of my message not getting across to the players." Latest Chelsea news, analysis and fan views Ask about Chelsea - what do you want to know? Europa League: Reaction as Bailey and McGinn send Aston Villa to quarter-finals Denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member Farewell number 18, hello number six - inside Man Utd's midfielder hunt A new spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Follow Greg James on his most gruelling challenge yet Revisit This Life and celebrate 30 years of a 1990s classic Join Shazia Mirza as she shares her journey with Islam The Man Utd prodigy still too young to play senior football How Gray is proving a shining light in Tottenham's season of turmoil 'I thought I'd be bleeped by BBC' - but Hunt's words resonate Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Video Salah scores 50th Champions League goal with 'vintage' strike Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven. Video Newcastle collapse at Nou Camp as Barcelona score seven Weekly sports quiz: Who is youngest top-flight scorer? Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Video Football In 10 Years: When Hugh met Jacqui met Nedum met Rory... Afcon final chaos - key questions answered What's behind Super League's injury crisis? Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Video 'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' Inside the state school at the top of English rugby union 'Looking like the Hamilton of old' and potential rule changes - F1 Q&A Chelsea's cheating - was a fine too lenient? 'Haaland of rugby' - how Bielle-Biarrey has stormed stage Another compelling Players - but why is it unlikely to ever be a major? Have Old Firm wrestled title momentum away from Hearts? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.