In the first Premier League match against Manchester City, Chelsea manager Maresca decided to appoint Enzo Fernandez as captain, a decision that has drawn attention, especially given the recent controversy involving the Argentine star.
With first-choice captain Reece James suspended, Maresca chose Enzo to lead the team in the season opener.
This summer, after Argentina won the Copa America final, Enzo and his teammates were filmed singing a song that was alleged to be racially discriminatory. FIFA is currently investigating the incident.
However, Maresca defended his decision: “I believe Enzo can be a captain for this team. We have Reece, and there are other players who can also be captains. It’s clear that his teammates see him as a benchmark, a leader. He wore the armband during preseason, and when Reece was substituted, he would take over as captain. All of us have made mistakes in the past, what matters is recognizing them and learning from them.”
“I don’t know about you, but personally, I’ve made mistakes in the past, and I learned from them. I believe that as individuals, if you make a mistake and learn from it, you shouldn’t be punished forever. Enzo made a mistake, he recognized it, and beyond that, I have nothing to add.”
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