Enzo Fernandez has made a major injury call after Chelsea’s win over Wolves. The midfielder came off on 83 minutes of a man-of-the-match display and later told ESPN he has been managing knee pain for months. He will not join Argentina in this international window, choosing rest over travel to be ready for the run-in and the World Cup that follows.
Fernández explained he has a bone bruise that has flared after a heavy run of games. After talks with the Argentina medical staff, the decision is to pause for two weeks. With South American qualifying already complete, he is set to miss friendlies only. For Chelsea, that window offers a clean chance to reset his workload.
Enzo Fernandez injury update: what he told ESPN
“I have been speaking to the medical team [of the Argentina national team] because I’ve been dealing with a knee problem for four months,” Fernández said. “I’ve had a bone bruise which has got worse in the last few weeks after playing so many games. Together we took the decision that I should rest these two weeks, knowing how important what comes at the end of the season is.”
The choice is pragmatic. Short-term rest now aims to prevent a longer setback later. It also aligns with how his minutes were handled in October, when he played limited time for his country during the last break.
Why he’s skipping Argentina duty for two weeks
The logic is medical and strategic. The knee has been sore for four months, and the recent schedule increased discomfort. With only friendlies on Argentina’s slate, recovery time takes priority. That means treatment, controlled training and a steadier load instead of long flights and match intensity.
For a high-usage midfielder, two weeks without competitive minutes can reduce irritation around the bone bruise. The aim is to return sharper for club demands before the season’s decisive months.
