Reece James has admitted that the racism controversy surrounding Enzo Fernandez could cause a “problem” for the Chelsea team.
The midfielder live streamed the Argentina squad’s celebrations on the team bus after winning the Copa America, during which players sang a derogatory song aimed at a number of France players.
Chelsea defender and France international Wesley Fofana called out the club’s record signing and criticised the “uninhibited racism” on show in the video, while a number of teammates have unfollowed Fernandez on Instagram.
The 23-year-old, who apologised to his clubmates in a private video message, is set to link up with the squad next week for pre-season. Chelsea are conducting an internal investigation into the matter.
