Enzo Fernández apologizes for missing Olympics with Argentina after Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea

By premiernews On Jun 26, 2024

Enzo Fernandez has apologized after Chelsea reneged on Mauricio Pochettino's promise to send him to the Olympics.

Fernández was desperate to play for Argentina in the Olympic Games this summer with Paris.

Chelsea prevented Fernández from going to the Olympic GamesCredit: Getty

Former Chelsea Manager Pochettino had told the midfielder he would allow him to leave, but the 52-year-old left the club and now Fernandez cannot leave.

Speaking to TyC Sports, Fabricius RomanoThe 2022 World Cup winner said: “I did everything possible to be there.

“Pochettino had given me the go-ahead… there was a change of coach and the club changed its position.

“I did everything possible to be there, I apologize to (Argentina Olympic coach Javier) Mascherano.”

The Paris Games will begin on July 26 with the opening ceremony taking place along the Seine in the heart of the French capital.

However, football will begin on July 24, when Argentina will open the tournament against Morocco in the men's Group B.

Former Barcelona and Liverpool Star Mascherano leads the country's under-23 team, which could include Brighton ace Valentin Barça and incoming city of manchester The star Claudio Echeverri.

Fernández was singled out as one of the big stars who helped lead the Albicelestes to gold in Paris.

Fernández was called to be Argentina's star man in the Olympic Games.Credit: Getty

Pochettino had promised Fernández that he could go to the Olympic Games before being firedCredit: Getty

But Chelsea have wanted to reduce the 23-year-old's workload after he missed the end of last season through injury.

In April, Fernández underwent surgery for a groin problem and has just recovered.

The 'bleus' are interested in the first Benfica star who arrives at the first day of preseason with the club in shape and eager to get going, especially with a new regime in charge.

Pochettino left Chelsea last month despite a good run that saw them finish sixth in the Premier League.

Enzo Maresca He has replaced the Argentine coach after one season as manager, where he led Leicester to the championship title.

The 44-year-old is keen to implement a tika-taka style of football at Stamford Bridge and Fernandez will be a key player.

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