CHELSEA begin their Premier League season on the road against local rivals Fulham.

finished last season in a disappointing 10th place, missing out on Europe on the final day of the season.

London, UK. 15th Aug, 2026. LONDON, ENGLAND, AUGUST 15: Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea wearing the captains arm band during the Pre Season Friendly match between Chelsea v Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London on 15 August. (Photo by Alex FerreEnzo Fernandez is getting booed by Chelsea fans at the start of this season Credit: Alamy Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea runs off the ball during a friendly match.Fernandez has taken the armband on a number of occasions for Chelsea Credit: Getty

They now return under the management of , who looks to guide the Blues back into the .

But, fans may have noticed that is getting booed by fans around the ground on the opening night.

midfielder almost won the in the summer, but fell short to in the final.

SunSport can reveal why Enzo Fernandez is getting booed.

Why is Enzo Fernandez getting booed for Chelsea?

Enzo Fernandez is being booed by Chelsea fans after a hectic summer of transfer rumours, and following his World Cup antics.

Fernandez went through a public saga this summer with a number of clubs this summer, with a move to Real Madrid seemingly likely at the end of last season.

Man City are also interested, with Chelsea fans unhappy that a player who has captained the side would entertain going to a rival.

However, after saying what looked like his goodbyes at the end of last season, no fee was ever agreed with any club for Enzo, so he returned to Stamford Bridge.

Furthermore, after scoring in the World Cup semi-finals against England, Fernandez celebrated by cupping his ears to the fans.

That did little to win over the hearts of English supporters, who he now must play in front of weekly.