Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez is facing a potential 12-match ban over the video which showed him singing a racist chant.
The midfielder was filmed using discriminatory language following Argentina’s Copa America victory.
A legal expert believes that the player will only be fined by his club following an investigation, but that the FA’s guidelines could lead to a lengthy suspension.
Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez could be set to receive a 12-match ban for filming himself singing along to a racist chant, according to a sports lawyer. The Argentine is being investigated by his club for the live video that he streamed hours after his country successfully retained their Copa America title.
The backlash the midfielder has received online has been fierce, with teammates Wesley Fofana and Axel Disasi unfollowing the Blues’ most expensive signing on social media. Although the 23-year-old has publicly apologised for his actions and condemned discrimination of every kind, it is being suggested that a lengthy suspension could be one of the several punishments the former Benfica man could end up facing.
FA Could Look to Ban Fernandez
Sports Lawyer Udo Onwere expects Chelsea to fine the player
Enzo Fernandez during Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea
Speaking to iNews, former Fulham midfielder turned sports lawyer Udo Onwere has given his verdict on what he expects to happen to the Argentinian, stating:
“Even though what’s happened is absolutely disgusting, Chelsea will look down the financial route. They will put out a public statement to say they’ve spoken to the player and he’s extremely remorseful, he’s a young guy, they’ll make all the right noises, do something that optically looks good like having the captain with him.
“It’s because of the stature of the player. If it was a young academy player who wasn’t worth anything monetary, they would do something a bit more stern.
