Chelsea forced to delete social media post of wantaway star Enzo Fernandez celebrating his World Cup semi-final equaliser against England amid furious fan backlash

Chelsea

have been hit by a fan backlash after sharing a photo of

Enzo Fernandez

celebrating his equalising goal as Argentina came from behind to beat

England

in the World Cup semi-final.

England had taken the lead in a tetchy match in Atlanta, with

Anthony Gordon

's opener putting the Three Lions on course to reach the World Cup final.

Fernandez, who had attempted several efforts from the edge of the box during the match, ultimately struck back for reigning world champions.

The midfielder found himself in space on the edge of the England box and drove a fierce effort beyond

Jordan Pickford

into the net with five minutes remaining.

The turnaround was completed in stoppage time when

Lautaro Martinez

headed in a

Lionel Messi

cross as Argentina went 2-1 ahead and inflict more heartbreak on England.

Chelsea's social media account shared a photo of Fernandez's celebration after his equaliser, with the caption 'Enzo Fernandez' and an explosion emoji.

Chelsea were forced to delete a post of Enzo Fernandez celebrating his equaliser for Argentina amid a fan backlash

Fernandez drove in from outside the box to equalise for Argentina in the World Cup semi-final

Fernandez leveller came after a wave of pressure, with Argentina then scoring a stoppage time winner from Lautaro Martinez

The Premier League side received an instant backlash from England supporters over the post.

'Seriously. We’re an English football club. Poor from my club. Poor,' one fan wrote.

'Why the f*** are you posting this as an English club when he scored against England,' another said.

'The absolute cheek of an English football club to tweet this. Grim,' a third said.

'Once again just proving how very out of touch you lot are these days….. Sure your club captain will enjoy seeing this post,' wrote another.

One fan referenced how Fernandez has flirted with a move away from Chelsea in their criticism of the club's post.

'Read the room, disgusting. Especially when that player would spit at us at any opportunity,' the fan wrote.

Chelsea, following a wave of comments from furious supporters, ultimately deleted the post.

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly was pictured wearing an England shirt at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as he watched the semi-final

Fernandez's club future has been the subject of speculation, after he revealed his desire to live in Spain one day, amid links to Real Madrid.

The midfielder's comments led to him being given an internal two match ban from Chelsea back in April.

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso stated this week that he wants the vice-captain to remain at the club next season.

Fernandez starring role for Argentina in the World Cup semi-final played out in front of Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly, who was pictured in an England shirt at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.