Enzo Fernandez booed by some Chelsea fans in pre-season friendly

By Press Association Sport Staff

Enzo Fernandez was booed by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during the 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad.

Fans made their opinions on their wantaway star clear when he replaced Reece James in the 62nd minute of the game at Stamford Bridge, though some supporters also gave their backing to the 25-year-old.

Fernandez told the club in May that he wanted to leave. A £120million (€140 million) price tag was placed on him but, despite interest from Manchester City, no bids were received, and Chelsea consider the matter of his future closed.

Fernandez was the scorer of Argentina’s equaliser in their World Cup semi-final win over England in July before being red carded in the final defeat to Spain.

Record signing Morgan Rogers scored on his first Stamford Bridge appearance, tapping in the rebound after Joao Pedro’s header was saved.

And the Brazilian ensured victory for new manager Xabi Alonso in the team’s final match before their Premier League opener away to Fulham, scoring a brace to take his pre-season total eight, after Jon Aramburu had levelled for the La Liga side.