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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and Reece James speak out on Enzo Fernandez 'racist' chant video

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Published 07:36 24 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and Reece James speak out on Enzo Fernandez 'racist' chant video

Enzo Maresca and Reece James have shared their thoughts on Enzo Fernandez's situation.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and club captain Reece James have spoken out on Enzo Fernandez's racist chant video.

Fernandez angered his club colleague Wesley Fofana after uploading a video of himself and his Argentina teammates singing a derogatory song about the French national team following their Copa America triumph.

Fofana called out the midfielder on social media before reportedly unfollowing him on Instagram.

The Argentinean was involved in more controversy as he returned to River Plate to celebrate his national team's success.

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And ahead of returning to Chelsea for pre-season training, Maresca and James have shared their thoughts on the racist video.

When asked for his verdict, the Chelsea head coach replied: "I think it’s quite easy in terms of the player did a statement apologising, the club did the same.

"I don’t think there’s something to add in terms of this situation, it’s already clear and clarified."

Enzo Maresca during a press conference in the United States for Chelsea's pre-season tour. Image: Getty
Enzo Maresca during a press conference in the United States for Chelsea's pre-season tour. Image: Getty

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Pressed on whether he sees any problems with Fernandez's return to the Chelsea squad ahead of the new season, Maresca added: "I don’t think so, to be honest.

"In the end they are all human beings. I don’t think there is any bad intention from any one of them.

"So, I don’t think when Enzo comes back, we’ll have any kind of problem.

"As I said, the player already clarified the situation, the club did the same, there is nothing to add and once again, I think they are not bad persons or human beings, it can happen, but I don’t think it’s any problem at all.

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"I spoke with Enzo, I spoke with all of them, as I said, the player already did a statement apologising, so it’s quite clear."

James also weighed in on Fernandez's situation as he revealed that he has spoken to the 23-year-old.

"It’s obviously a really difficult situation," he said.

"I think Enzo acknowledged he did wrong and quickly put his hand up and apologised to the club, the team and the people offended.

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"He hasn’t arrived yet, so I don’t know if there’s anything to amend. I’ll have to make that judgement when he comes back in.

"But I hope everyone will be on the same page and can kind of move forward from this situation.

"I’ve spoken to Enzo, and everyone involved but the conversations have to stay in house."

Featured Image Credit: Chelsea

Topics: Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez, Enzo Maresca, Football, Reece James

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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