Carabao Cup: Not selecting Enzo was my decision –Alonso

Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has revealed that leaving Enzo Fernández out of the squad for the Carabao Cup match against Luton Town was a joint decision between him and the club.

Alonso explained that the choice was based on assessing what was best for the team for that specific match and giving minutes to other players.

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The Spanish strategist denied that the omission is due to a request from Fernández to be left out or that there are transfer links with Manchester City.

The manager maintained that Fernández continues to be a good professional who continues to train well.

“Yes, but we evaluated individually, collectively, what is best for the team, for tonight, what was best for the other players who were playing and we made the decision,” Alonso said. sky sports.

“It was my decision and the club’s.”

On the talent of the squad: “We want to have a complete squad in all aspects, in quality, maturity, personality, young players with experienced players.

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“It is important that young players receive help to develop and in those cases experienced players help a lot. I am happy with the energy and attitude of the players.

“The crowd has also been fantastic, we need them all season long. Now rest and we’ll be back here on Sunday.”