Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has undergone successful surgery on a groin injury.

The Argentine is said to have been playing with pain for the past six months or more.

With the club announcing the surgery, they confirmed that the midfielder would miss the rest of the season.

Fernandez said: “I wanted to let you know that my operation was successful everything went well thank God.

“I needed to get this surgery since I been dragging the pain for about 6 months. It was something I could avoid while constantly treating myself with injections and medications.

“But a few weeks ago the pain started to get more and more intense, without any of this taking effect, and it was worse as I trained and played annoyingly, but I didn't want to stop being in the games I had.

“Whenever I got to play with Chelsea jersey, like the national team, I always try to do my best despite all this but I can't stand it anymore.

“Thank you for the messages, encouragement and your token of love always. Shout out to everyone I promise you I'm coming back stronger than ever."