Enzo booed and applauded in Chelsea pre-season debut.

According to Sky Sports reporter Charlotte Marsh, 24 hours prior, speculation was rife about whether Manchester City would bid for the 25-year-old midfielder before Chelsea's self-imposed 5 pm deadline, but ultimately there was no substantial progress. Despite more than two weeks remaining in the transfer window, Enzo is currently expected to stay at Chelsea for the 2026/27 season. Real Madrid were also rumored to be interested in him — in April this year, he himself admitted he hoped to join Real Madrid one day, a statement that led to him being excluded from the starting lineup for two subsequent matches.

Additionally, the controversial behavior of the Argentine team at the World Cup also involved Enzo, especially in matches against England and Spain — coincidentally, the home countries of the two teams playing on Saturday. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the specific target and reason for the boos: were they international factors? Or were some Chelsea fans displeased with his rumored links to direct rivals? However, there was also applause, and the boos gradually decreased as the match progressed. By the end of the game, fans were mostly chanting "Oh, Enzo." Football is fickle after all, and memories are short. But the fact remains that Enzo is still a key player for Chelsea, and likely central to Xabi Alonso's tactical system. The best way for him to win back the Blues fans is to perform on the pitch.

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