However, manager Javier Mascherano may have to deal with his countryman and compatriot Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea to get permission to select Fernandez.
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Speaking to DIRECTV Sports, Fernandez said: "I have the possibility of going and I would love to go to the Olympic Games.
It is Chelsea's decision, and I haven't talked about it yet.
I will respect the decision of Javier Mascherano, who is the coach, and after that we will talk about it."