Enzo Fernandez injury fears as £107m Chelsea star subbed off just half an hour into Newcastle Carabao Cup clash

Chelsea have been handed a fresh injury concern after Enzo Fernandez appeared to pick up a knock against Newcastle.

The midfielder was replaced by Armando Broja after just 32 minutes on Wednesday night.

Enzo Fernandez was forced off after just 32 minutes against NewcastleReuters

Fernandez headed straight down the tunnel with a member of Chelsea’s medical staff and assistant manager Jesus Perez after he was withdrawn in a potential blow to Mauricio Pochettino’s men.

He had indicated to the bench minutes prior to the substitution, before attempting to continue.

The Blues are already without 10 first-team players, including captain Reece James and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

Supporters showed their concern on social media, with one commenting a broken heart emoji on X, formerly Twitter.

Another fan wrote: “Damn, we are cursed.”

Pochettino had recalled Fernandez to his starting line-up in the only change from Saturday’s win over Sheffield United.

The 22-year-old has missed just one match across all competitions so far this season.

Chelsea swooped to complete a then British record £105million deal for Fernandez back in January.

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Fernandez headed down the tunnel after being replaced by Armando BrojaReuters

The World Cup winner signed an eight-and-a-half year deal with the Blues and has since been a rare bright spark at Stamford Bridge.

Across 42 appearances, the Argentinian has scored three goals and provided three assists.