Overview
- Fernández, who is serving a club-imposed two-match exclusion for remarks that nodded to life in Madrid, watched from the stands during Saturday’s 7-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Port Vale.
- Rosenior said he held a one-to-one talk with the midfielder and described their relationship as very good.
- The sanction also rules Fernández out of the next Premier League match against Manchester City.
- Agent Javier Pastore called the punishment completely unfair, while Rosenior declined to trade barbs and said the focus is now on football.
- Rosenior confirmed Fernández keeps the vice-captaincy and a place in the leadership group, pointing to a return once the ban ends.