SOCCER: Fernandez has apologized but will miss Man City match, says Rosenior

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior said on Friday (April 10) that Enzo Fernandez has apologised to him and the club after being dropped for two matches over comments about his future, but confirmed the midfielder will not play against Manchester City on Sunday (April 12).

The 25-year-old Argentine World Cup winner was omitted from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final, a 7-0 victory over League One Port Vale, and will sit out Sunday's Premier League clash against second-placed City at Stamford Bridge.

Fernandez, who has been wearing the captain's armband in the absence of the injured Reece James, had said that he would look at his options after the World Cup and expressed a desire to live in Madrid.

"I had a really good conversation - three or four - with Enzo," Rosenior told reporters. "He's apologised to me and to the club, and we'll deal with that after a massive game on Sunday.

Chelsea are sixth in the Premier League table with 48 points from 31 matches.

-Joseph Andrews/Reuters