Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is pictured enjoying a getaway at a surprise holiday destination after £107m man underwent groin surgery in bid to make the Copa America

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been pictured enjoying a holiday in Ireland after he was ruled out for the rest of the season following a groin operation.

The £107million superstar, who sealed his move to Stamford Bridge from Benfica last summer, missed the final six games of the campaign after his procedure.

He went under the knife in a hurried bid to re-find his fitness ahead of the Copa America and on Monday, it was confirmed he had been called up by Argentina. 

And after sitting out the back end of a rollercoaster campaign for Mauricio Pochettino's side, Fernandez took the opportunity to embark on a quick holiday.

He was pictured in Greystones, a coastal town in County Wicklow, Ireland.

The exact reasoning behind the choice of location is not known but one lucky X user spotted Fernandez taking a stroll in a T-shirt and shorts and asked for a photo.

A smiling Fernandez, who is walking unaided after his operation, duly obliged.

In a post on Instagram, the 23-year-old revealed that his groin problem had plagued him for several months - with the discomfort increasing leading up to his procedure.

Fernandez added that he had been treating the injury with injections and medication but the severity of the pain left him unable to 'stand it anymore'. 

It is believed Fernandez had been suffering from an inguinal hernia - a problem that affects the groin area between the lower abdomen and the thigh - for over a month.

Chelsea's medical staff initially sought to address the issue with a non-invasive procedure but after consulting with Argentina's team doctors, it became apparent he would require surgery - a move all parties agreed to be the best course of action.

The Copa America, hosted in the United States this year, begins on June 20. 

Fernandez made 40 appearances for the Blues this season and scored seven goals.