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Enzo Fernandez has been omitted from Chelsea's matchday squad for their League Cup tie with Luton Town, as speculation over his future at the club intensifies amid Manchester City's interest.
Fernandez is not in the squad for tonight’s Carabao Cup game (Picture: Alamy Live News) Enzo Fernandez has been left out of the Chelsea squad for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash against Luton Town. The Argentina international’s future at Stamford Bridge remains in huge doubt with Manchester City expected to launch a bid to sign him before Tuesday’s transfer deadline day. Chelsea initially set a deadline of last Friday for their Premier League rivals to sign the former Benfica star with City declining to make their move before then. The Blues are thought to be asking for £120million for the 25-year-old. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Xabi Alonso was quizzed on Fernandez’s absence ahead of kick-off against Luton on Thursday night. He told Sky Sports: ‘We assessed situations, individual and collective and we have decided he is not in the squad for today’ Asked whether he wants clarity on the situation, he added: ‘Let’s see. We need to be prepared for everything. Today is focusing on the game.’ More to follow Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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