Former Chelsea Striker Tony Cascarino Criticizes Enzo Fernandez, Predicts Potential Sale.

Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes that Enzo Fernandez may never be forgiven and that the West London club could soon decide to sell him.

Speaking about the incident, Cascarino said, “It’s going to be very difficult. I look back at my time at Chelsea in the 90s, and I’m not sure that dressing room would be okay with what Enzo Fernandez has done.

It’s a tough issue to deal with. I think Chelsea has a big decision to make regarding whether they should keep Enzo Fernandez. When players are unhappy with someone in the dressing room, I’m not sure many will feel comfortable with some of the things that have happened.

“I don’t know how you manage it because there will be players who cannot forgive. You don’t need everyone to like each other at a club, but this is really a very difficult situation. He will also have to apologize to the entire team directly and may be forgiven a bit more after that.”

Previously, Fernandez caused a stir by recording himself and his Argentine teammates singing a song with racist lyrics aimed at French players after their victory over Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final.

The 23-year-old midfielder has since apologized for the incident. However, according to sports lawyer Udo Onwere, Enzo is at risk of a 12-match ban.

Onwere believes that FIFA will delegate the responsibility of sanctioning Fernandez to the English Football Association (FA), which has strict rules regarding discriminatory behavior.

The FA’s regulations state: “A suspension of between 6 and 12 matches is recommended to the regulatory commission for most acts of discrimination by participants on an individual basis.” According to Onwere, the FA will consider several factors when determining Fernandez’s punishment.

Chelsea teammate Wesley Fofana has strongly criticized the Argentine midfielder’s actions, calling it “blatant racism.” Chelsea swiftly issued a stern statement in response.