Enzo Fernandez engaged in a heated verbal exchange with Mason Mount on Thursday evening, as Chelsea triumphed over Manchester United in a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge.
The match, filled with drama and excitement, showcased a total of 47 shots between the two sides.
Conor Gallagher initially put Chelsea ahead with a 2-0 lead, but United clawed their way back into the game before halftime, courtesy of goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes.
The momentum swung in United’s favor when the Argentine forward added a third goal after the interval, putting Chelsea on the brink of a disheartening defeat.
In a dramatic twist, the match saw Noni Madueke draw a crucial penalty for Chelsea with 99 minutes on the clock. Palmer stepped up to convert the penalty, leveling the score. Remarkably, just 82 seconds later, Palmer struck again in the 101st minute, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory for the hosts at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez’s statement to Mount
Adding to the intrigue of the match was Mason Mount’s return to his childhood club after his move to Manchester United over the summer. However, his reception at his former club was less than welcoming, intensifying the already high stakes of the encounter.
It was a forgettable night for Mount, who had spent four full seasons at Chelsea, witnessing his side’s collapse deep into added time at Stamford Bridge.
Following the heart-wrenching defeat, it surfaced that the two midfielders had engaged in a heated altercation, with Fernandez directing an explicit tirade towards Mount.
According to a post on X, Enzo Fernandez was thought to have said, ”This is Chelsea, you ****, coward, coward, coward.”
Enzo Fernandez to Mason Mount: "This is Chelsea, coward, coward…"
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— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) April 5, 2024
Meanwhile, Sports Buddy reported in other news that Cristiano Ronaldo’s post which coincided with the timing of Manchester United fans has sparked reactions from fans.
