Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Burnley took an unexpected twist almost immediately after kickoff, turning a routine passage of play into an unintentional moment of comedy.
Just three minutes into the match at Turf Moor, goalkeeper Robert Sánchez attempted to spark a quick counter-attack with a powerful clearance. Instead of finding a teammate upfield, his kick smashed directly into the back of Enzo Fernández, who was only a short distance away.
The Argentine midfielder dropped to the turf, appearing both genuinely winded and slightly theatrical in his reaction, prompting referee Peter Bankes to stop the game briefly so he could receive treatment. Despite the impact, Fernández quickly recovered and laughed off the incident, easing concerns on the Chelsea bench.
It was a rare moment of friendly fire in what was expected to be a tense encounter, offering a light-hearted interlude before the intensity of the match resumed.
