Enzo Fernández and his longtime partner, Valentina Cervantes, are reportedly going through a separation as the Argentine player enters a new chapter in his personal life.
The Chelsea star has faced challenges in maintaining his form, and the reason behind his recent performance dip may now be clearer. Valentina confirmed the separation in a heartfelt social media post, expressing the difficulty of this period, according to the Daily Mail.
The couple, who share two children, are committed to an amicable transition as they part ways.
Fernández remains focused on his career at Chelsea, with both he and Valentina prioritizing their family’s well-being.
The emotional toll of the separation could offer insight into his recent struggles on the field.
Valentina posted on Instagram via Goal:
“Enzo and I have decided to take some distance from each other today. But we will always be family, and we will support each other in everything.
“Because there are two children involved who need a lot of love from us. I know the person Enzo is and what an excellent father he is, as well as the heart he has. And that is enough for me. Please don’t try to create conflicts where there are none.”
Fernández was recently handed a driving ban, adding to his off-the-pitch challenges, which appear to be impacting his performance.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has shown limited confidence in the Argentine midfielder, relegating him to the bench for Chelsea’s last two Premier League matches.
Amid recent struggles, Fernández will be eager to return to the pitch and help Chelsea rebound from their Carabao Cup elimination by Newcastle on Wednesday.
The Blues face Manchester United on Sunday, where they’ll need top performances to overcome a Red Devils squad reinvigorated by the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as interim coach.