Chelsea are set to name Enzo Fernandez as vice-captain despite the racist abuse he endured in the Blues dressing room.
Fernandez and his Argentina team-mates caused a stir during Copa America celebrations. When they were filmed singing abusive chants aimed at the French players.
He was slammed by Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana, who plays for the French international. Who said the video showed open racism UFABET
As soon as he returned to pre-season camp with his team-mates in the United States. The £106.8m forward personally apologised to his team-mates.
Since then, he has been in constant contact with the player. Both publicly and privately, apologizing for the controversial video and what he did to his Argentina team-mate.
Fernandez has offered to donate money to an anti-discrimination charity to make amends for his wrong decision, and it has impressed the Blues manager.
Fernandez, who is still under investigation by FIFA over his singing of the song. Was given the captain’s armband for the second half of Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid after Reece James left the pitch.
Enzo Maresca claims the 23-year-old is respected within the squad. And hinted the midfielder will be part of the leadership group next season.
“He is one of the most important players,” Maresca said.
“To be honest, I think when we changed Reece. He gave Enzo the armband and that shows how respected Enzo is in the team. I think it’s pretty clear.”