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08/15 11:55 CDT Boos and cheers for Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea pre-season
friendly win
Boos and cheers for Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea pre-season friendly win
LONDON (AP) --- Enzo Fernandez, who helped Argentina knock England out of the
World Cup last month, was given a mixed reception by Chelsea fans after coming
on as a substitute in Saturday's pre-season friendly at home to Real Sociedad.
Fernandez has also been linked by media reports with a transfer to Premier
League rival Manchester City.
Some Chelsea supporters booed the 25-year-old midfield player when he replaced
captain Reece James in the 62nd minute at Stamford Bridge, although other fans
gave their backing to the Argentina star.
James took off his captain's armband when he went off and put it on Fernandez,
his deputy as skipper, before giving his teammate a hug.
Fernandez scored Argentina's equalizer in its World Cup semifinal win over
England before being sent off in the final defeat to Spain.
Joao Pedro hit two goals against Sociedad and also helped record signing Morgan
Rogers score on his first home appearance as Chelsea won 3-1. Jon Aramburu
replied for Spanish La Liga club Sociedad.
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso now has more than a week to get his players
ready for their opening Premier League game of the season at neighbour Fulham
on Aug. 24.
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