Chelsea's internal turmoil erupts, their most expensive star becomes the focal point of criticism

Before the recent international fixtures took place, the situation at Chelsea was clearly unstable. The London club suffered a streak of four consecutive defeats across all competitions, thereby facing the risk of failing to secure a Champions League spot for next season.

Not only has their performance declined, but the dressing room of "The Blues" has also shown signs of fracture, as midfielder Enzo Fernández has become the center of discontent from his teammates, according to a Telegraph report.

In recent weeks, Chelsea suffered two heavy defeats against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League with an aggregate score of 2-8 over two legs. Additionally, the team under manager Liam Rosenior also lost consecutive Premier League matches to Newcastle United and Everton. These poor results have plunged the club into a comprehensive crisis.

Fernández is Chelsea's vice-captain, but he was given the captain's armband for the last two matches while the main captain Reece James was injured. However, the Argentine midfielder failed to demonstrate the leadership role expected of him.

Moreover, after the heavy defeat to PSG, he surprised many by hinting about his future in an interview with ESPN Argentina. "I don't know. There are eight league games left and the FA Cup. Then there's the World Cup, and then we'll see," Fernández shared, sparking numerous rumors about a potential departure from the club.

According to The Telegraph, during this period of poor form, Fernandez repeatedly bluntly criticized his teammates. This has left many players feeling displeased, especially in a context where the team needs unity to overcome a crucial phase of the season. Not only on the pitch, but in the dressing room, this midfielder has also frequently lost emotional control, making the atmosphere tense.

One typical incident occurred in the first leg against PSG, when goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen made an error. Fernandez publicly criticized his teammate and even threw the ball towards the Danish goalkeeper. Commentator Glenn Hoddle remarked at the time: "He is truly losing control."

These behaviors have led Fernandez to face a wave of criticism even from former Chelsea players. Former midfielder John Obi Mikel stated frankly on his personal podcast: "Chelsea is not a stepping stone to move to another club. If your heart is already set on Madrid, you shouldn't wear the blue shirt. When we played, we played for the badge, not for a future transfer."

After the international fixtures, Fernandez will join Chelsea in entering the FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. In the Premier League, Chelsea currently sits sixth, and if they do not quickly improve their situation both on and off the pitch, the risk of ending this season empty-handed is entirely possible.