Enzo Fernandez was met with boos from sections of the Chelsea support during the club's 3-1 pre-season victory over Real Sociedad. The reaction followed his reported desire to join Real Madrid earlier this summer and subsequent talks with Manchester City, with no offer made to meet Chelsea's £120m valuation before Friday's transfer deadline.
Fernandez was booed when his name was announced before kick-off and again when he entered the match in the 62nd minute. However, some fans responded by chanting his name, and he was given the captain's armband by Reece James.
In contrast, new signing Morgan Rogers scored just seven minutes into his debut for Chelsea. Joao Pedro also continued his strong pre-season form, netting twice to secure the win and taking his pre-season goal tally to eight in seven matches.
Manager Xabi Alonso's team lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, which he also used in a 3-0 win against AC Milan a week prior. Notable players like Nicolas Jackson, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Tosin Adarabioyo were omitted from the squad, with some reportedly available for transfer.