Maresca believes that the situation at Chelsea is normal after the return of Fernandez
Enzo Maresca admitted that “we all make mistakes” but since Monday’s training session the situation is “normal” following the return of Enzo Fernandez to the team.
The Argentinian, who took a long break following his performance in the Copa America, linked up with the club on Monday, in what could have been a reunion.
It was the first time that the winner of the World Cup faced his teammates after a video of him and his Argentine teammates singing a racist and homophobic song about French players spread on social media with all the wrong things. reasons.
Things are back to normal at Chelsea
The video did not go down well with Chelsea’s black French players, and they all unfollowed Fernandez on social media, while Wesley Fofana posted a video clip with the words “football in 2024: racism unfettered.”
Fernandez has publicly and privately apologized as Chelsea ran their own internal disciplinary process with the Argentine keen to face heavy fines and academic training.
However, after the midfielder returned to the team on Monday, Maresca confirmed that the situation was “absolutely normal.”
“The meeting was between Enzo, me, the other players, I have nothing else to add,” he told reporters.
“We all make mistakes, Enzo has already apologized four or five times and since yesterday’s session, last night, the situation is normal.
“That’s what I expected, there were no bad intentions, they are all good people, but we all sometimes make mistakes.”
It was reported earlier on Tuesday that Fernandez will make a meaningful donation to an anti-racism organization to be matched by Chelsea and its foundation, while the Blues have internally investigated the matter under wraps, however FIFA is thought to be still investigating the video.
The match against Club America on Wednesday may be too soon for Fernandez, but he should have a chance to play on Saturday against Manchester City.
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