Enzo Fernandez subbed off 32 minutes Chelsea vs Newcastle: Here's why

Chelsea advances to cup semi-finals after beating Newcastle on penalties. Concerning scenes as midfielder Fernandez is subbed off due to illness.

Chelsea secured their spot in the cup semi-finals by defeating Newcastle in a dramatic penalty shoot-out, following a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Callum Wilson opened the scoring for the Magpies, but Mykhailo Mudryk's late equalizer sent the game to penalties, where Chelsea emerged victorious with a 4-2 win.

However, the match was not without concern for Chelsea, as midfielder Fernandez was forced off the pitch after just 32 minutes, with striker Armando Broja replacing him. Fernandez appeared visibly unwell as he left the field, prompting worries among fans and teammates. Post-match, manager Pochettino confirmed that Fernandez had been feeling ill before the game and requested to be substituted due to his condition.

Additionally, Pochettino clarified that Levi Colwill's substitution was not due to injury, but rather tactical reasons and fatigue. Despite the setbacks, Chelsea managed to secure the win and advance to the next round of the cup.

In other football news, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed frustration with the pitch conditions following his team's victory in the Club World Cup, while Sergio Aguero claimed that Manchester United are among Manchester City's top title challengers.