What happened. Xabi Alonso has again omitted Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea's matchday squad for the Premier League game against Brighton, with Manchester City interested in the midfielder.

Fernandez was also left out of the squad for the win over Luton Town.
The player wants to move to the Etihad Stadium.
No club-to-club contact has been made yet regarding the midfielder.

“I said we need the players that are in the best situation to play.”
— Xabi Alonso

Manchester City's interest could intensify if Fernandez remains sidelined.

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