Benfica fans hurled objects at Enzo Fernandez during their clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Jose Mourinho incredibly pleaded with his supporters to stop berating ex-Benfica star Enzo Fernandez during their clash with Chelsea.

The Argentinian midfielder ruined his relationship with Benfica when he forced a move to Chelsea in 2023 worth some £120million. 

Tuesday saw Fernandez face his former side for the first time since his departure and the Benfica supporters wasted no time in making clear their feelings on the 24-year-old. 

As Fernandez limbered up to take a corner in front of the away support at Stamford Bridge, Benfica fans brutally hurled objects such as drinks bottles at him amid pleas from Jose Mourinho to stop.

The Portuguese boss, making his return to west London, left his technical area to walk down towards the away end before signalling to his fans to cease their targeting of Fernandez.

After briefly delaying his corner, the Chelsea skipper on the night eventually escaped the abuse as he jogged away. 

Benfica fans hurled objects at Enzo Fernandez during their clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Benfica fans hurled objects at Enzo Fernandez during their clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Fernandez spent just one season with the Eagles after moving to Lisbon from River Plate in the summer of 2022. 

After winning the World Cup in the January of the following year, the Argentinian was said to keen on a move away from Benfica  

More to follow. 

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