Chelsea have been hit by a fan backlash after sharing a photo of Enzo Fernandez celebrating his equalising goal as Argentina came from behind to beat England in the World Cup semi-final.
England had taken the lead in a tetchy match in Atlanta, with Anthony Gordon’s opener putting the Three Lions on course to reach the World Cup final.
Fernandez, who had attempted several efforts from the edge of the box during the match, ultimately struck back for reigning world champions.
The midfielder found himself in space on the edge of the England box and drove a fierce effort beyond Jordan Pickford into the net with five minutes remaining.
The turnaround was completed in stoppage time when Lautaro Martinez headed in a Lionel Messi cross as Argentina went 2-1 ahead and inflict more heartbreak on England.
Chelsea’s social media account shared a photo of Fernandez’s celebration after his equaliser, with the caption ‘Enzo Fernandez’ and an explosion emoji.
Chelsea were forced to delete a post of Enzo Fernandez celebrating his equaliser for Argentina amid a fan backlashΒ
Fernandez drove in from outside the box to equalise for Argentina in the World Cup semi-final
Fernandez leveller came after a wave of pressure, with Argentina then scoring a stoppage time winner from Lautaro Martinez
The Premier League side received an instant backlash from England supporters over the post.
‘Seriously. Weβre an English football club. Poor from my club. Poor,’ one fan wrote.
‘Why the f*** are you posting this as an English club when he scored against England,’ another said.
‘The absolute cheek of an English football club to tweet this. Grim,’ a third said.
‘Once again just proving how very out of touch you lot are these daysβ¦.. Sure your club captain will enjoy seeing this post,’ wrote another.
One fan referenced how Fernandez has flirted with a move away from Chelsea in their criticism of the club’s post.
‘Read the room, disgusting. Especially when that player would spit at us at any opportunity,’ the fan wrote.
Chelsea, following a wave of comments from furious supporters, ultimately deleted the post.
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