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Chelsea have had issues with a couple of their players speaking out of school in recent weeks, much to Joe Cole's chagrin

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The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? Five times a week Four Four Two Daily Fantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more. Once a week . .. And it’s LIVE! Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off! Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Joe Cole is at a loss as to what his former club should do about Enzo Fernandez after he was removed from the Chelsea squad for disciplinary reasons. Liam Rosenior made no secret of the fact that Fernandez was left out for two games after commenting that he would be up for moving to the city of Madrid, prompting speculation that he was hoping to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid this summer. Sky Sports report that the midfielder and his agent have apologised to Chelsea for the comments.

However, speaking exclusively to Paddy Power prior to news of the apology, Cole expressed his belief that the situation is still far from ideal, saying: "It’s a difficult one. It’s not so much the punishment's right, it’s the fact that it’s the second time this has happened now [with Enzo Fernandez]. The club has got to take a stand. "I must admit, I don’t know if this is the right model. I haven’t thought of a better way [of dealing with Fernandez], so it’s a mess, it really is. "

Marc Cucurella meanwhile raised eyebrows by questioning Chelsea's decision to replace Enzo Maresca mid-season in an interview with The Athletic, saying the side was 'more stable' under the former manager and that he 'would not have made this decision'. That was read by many as a tacit 'come and get me' plea from the full-back - much to Cole's chagrin. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. He said: "You should be old enough to know that if those types of questions are coming, and even if you’re thinking about a move, the right answer is to say ’I’ve signed a long-term contract at Chelsea and I’m happy here. "Anything more than that is going to cause stirs. It’s unnecessary and not needed, but it’s happened. Footballers do that nowadays, don’t they? " Cole does, however, think that Chelsea could still salvage something from another mildly disappointing season, despite crashing to an 8-2 aggregate defeat to PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Blues are just a point behind Liverpool in the battle to finish in the top five and claim a Champions League place again, while they face Leeds United away in the FA Cup semi-finals later this month. Cole said: "If Chelsea weren’t to get Champions League qualification and win the FA Cup, I personally, with my ex-player head on, would think that’s a better season than the other way around - [but] the club’s business model might prefer the Champions League. "This group of Chelsea players aren’t ready to win the Champions League. That was clearly shown in the Paris-Saint-Germain game" Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,  We Are Terriers. com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

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