Former Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba believes Chelsea has shown that the team can win games without Enzo Fernandez.
The 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold medalist made this known on the backdrop of the Blues’ impressive 7-0 win over Port Vale in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Recall that the Argentina international was banned for two matches after making comments that he would like to live in Madrid. With speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid even though he’s contracted to Chelsea until 2031.
Reacting to the development, Ikpeba, in a chat on SuperSport’s Monday Night Football, stated that Enzo has taken a wrong step with his comments on Chelsea.
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“Enzo Fernández could have been smart by keeping his mouth shut.
“The statement is not good for the club, but it’s good for other players in the sense that it shows they can do without him.
“The manager has shown that they can do without Enzo, and if he wants to go to Real Madrid in future, he can go.
“It’s for him to keep quiet and continue his career until the end of the season. He has a long contract, so at the end of the day, he doesn’t call the shots. Chelsea are the owners of him.”
