Alonso dropping Fernández has worked -- so far. Can Chelsea afford to let him go?

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández wants to leave the club. Manager Alonso’s decision to drop him has helped the team recently. But can the Blues still challenge for the title without him?

The midfielder has made it clear he wishes to depart despite Chelsea’s solid start to the season. Alonso has opted to leave him out of the starting line-up in recent matches and the side has continued to pick up points. This approach has raised eyebrows among fans who see Fernández as a key player in the squad. The team’s results suggest the change has not harmed their performance so far.

Questions now turn to whether Chelsea can sustain a title push if the player moves on. Fernández has been an important part of the midfield in previous campaigns but his current situation leaves the club facing a difficult choice. Keeping him happy or finding a suitable replacement could shape their ambitions for the rest of the season.