Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane defended Enzo Fernandez’s decision to travel to Madrid after the squad were given time off following Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds.
The Argentina international was suspended internally for two matches recently after appearing to court a move to Real Madrid during a podcast interview, saying he would like to live in the Spanish capital.
Fernandez was seen attending the Madrid Open with team-mates Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro.
“We gave the lads three days off,” said McFarlane. “I think it says a lot about the group that they go away together. I love the fact that they spend time together.
“They’ve gone to Madrid to watch tennis. I don’t see an issue with it. He was there last year with his team-mates. The last time they had a break they spent time together as well. I think it’s a positive sign for the unity within the group.”
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