JANUARY 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana could miss rest of the season with hamstring injury
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana’s season could be over because of a hamstring injuryJANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing longer absence Fofana (hamstring) is set for a longer absence, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "With Wes, we don't know exactly how long he could be out for but he has a hamstring injury and u...
Impact Fofana looks to be remaining on the sidelines a bit longer than expected, as he received a negative update Friday. The defender is still battling his fitness from a hamstring injury, likely missing a solid chunk of time due to the problems. That said, a return within the next two to three weeks is unlikely, hoping to see the field around the end of January or the start of February.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Still ways away Fofana (hamstring) is still a decent ways from a return, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "He is still out and will still be out for a long period."
Impact Fofana is remaining on the sidelines for the next few weeks, as he doesn't appear to be close to a return based on his manager's quotes. He will likely eye January for a return, hoping for no setbacks and to see the field as soon as possible after missing four games in a row.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca provides latest on Reece James and Wesley Fofana injuries ahead of Southampton clash Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has provided an update on the fitness of defensive duo of Reece James and Wesley Fofana ahead of their Premier Le...
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Out a few weeks Fofana (hamstring) is set to miss the next few weeks, according to manager Enzo Maresca. "We don't have any update at the moment because it happened two days ago. We need to wait a...
Impact Fofana will be sidelined for the time being, with the defender likely to miss most of December due to the hamstring issues he suffered Sunday. This is a tough turn for the defender, as he has been a regular this campaign. That said, this will force a change, with the likes of Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo or Axrl Disasi as possible replacements in the starting XI.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Wesley Fofana's injury message offers Chelsea hope ahead of Southampton & Spurs fixtures Chelsea will be hoping Wesley Fofana's hamstring injury isn't too serious to keep him sidelined during their busy festive schedule. The 23-y...
DECEMBER 2, 2024 • SI.COM
Limps off Sunday Fofana was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Aston Villa with a hamstring injury.
Impact Fofana pulled up in the 60th minute and was replaced by Benoit Badiashile. The defender's status for Wednesday's trip to Southampton is now in doubt.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Leicester City Fofana (undisclosed) made Chelsea's XI to face Leicester City on Saturday.
Impact Fofana couldn't play during the break, but his injury turned out to be minor, and he won't miss time in Premier League play. He has posted six tackles (all won), seven interceptions and 28 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Withdraws from France Fofana withdrew from the French national team due to injury, Chelsea announced.
Impact Fofana was seemingly fit going into the international break, playing the full 90 in the last three Premier League matches. Surprisingly he withdrew from French action and is now going to work on completing his recovery with Chelsea.
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension cleared Fofana has cleared his suspension and is eligible to play again.
Impact Fofana is back from his one-game suspension, leaving him as an option moving forward. That said, he is available for Sunday's match against Newcastle. He should reclaim the starting spot immediately after starting in every match leading up to his suspension, taking his spot back from Tosin Adarabioyo.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sees fifth yellow card Fofana has been handed a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Fofana will be forced to sit out the club's next match, as he will serve a suspension following the international break. This will leave him out for their match against Liverpool on Oct. 20, returning against Newcastle on Oct. 27. He has started in all seven games this season, so this will force change, with Tosin Adarabioyo or Axel Disasi as his likely replacements.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three clearances Fofana generated one cross (zero accurate), three clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32n...
Impact Fofana missed the entire 2023/24 season with a knee injury as he is starting his comeback campaign strong with three starts in a row. Although he is still adjusting to playing on the pitch, he has been able to keep fit by starting and playing all 90 minutes. The defender has logged nine clearances, four interceptions, and three blocks to open up the year. However, he is still getting back to full fitness and will likely need some time to return to his previous form after almost a year and a half away from the game.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Wesley Fofana: Chelsea defender comes out in support of team-mate Enzo Fernandez after racism storm Enzo Fernandez has returned to Chelsea squad in USA after racism storm; Argentinian has apologised to team-mates, Wesley Fofana has accepted...
JULY 31, 2024 • SKY.COM
Plays Wednesday Fofana (knee) featured in the second half during Wednesday's 2-2 preseason draw against Wrexham.
Impact Fofana made his return to the pitch for the first time since undergoing ACL surgery in July 2023. The Blues have just over a month until the start of the new season, and Fofana is expected to be available for selection as a bench player in the back line. Axel Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah, and Benoit Badiashile are all ahead of him in the depth chart following the departure of Thiago Silva.
JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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The French Football Federation (FFF) pledged to file a complaint with FIFA over "racist and discriminatory remarks" by Argentina players in...JULY 17, 2024
Training with Chelsea Fofana (knee) was included in pre-season training with Chelsea, the club announced.
Impact After missing all of the 2023/24 campaign due to ACL surgery, it is great news to see Fofana included in the club's first few days of pre-season training for the new season. This instills some confidence that the French defender will be fit for the beginning of the upcoming campaign, as after nearly a full year of recovery, he should be ready to step on the pitch again. That said, he should be expected to be back and fit to face Manchester City in around a month, possibly even fighting for a starting role, depending on how his training camp goes.
JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Return to pitch unlikely Fofana (knee) is not expected to return before the end of the season, per manager Mauricio Pochettino. "Unfortunately I think it is difficult to see Wes playing this season, but yo...
Impact Fofana continues to build back strength in his knee and fitness since undergoing ACL surgery in July. It was a big blow for the defender, who was supposed to be a fulltime member of the starting XI in the defense heading into the campaign. Fofana will continue to work on his rehab and try again for the 2024/25 season.
MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back on grass Fofana (knee) was back on the training pitch in late November in his recovery from ACL surgery.
Impact Fofana still has a few months of recovery to go as he strengthens his knee and builds fitness. There's still a chance he'll return before the season is over, but that'll depend on how his recovery goes. Chelsea have held strong in the early season with Thiago Silva and Axel Disasi starting almost every match, but another quality center-back or two would help their depth as the season moves along.
NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has ACL surgery to continue injury woes
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has undergone reconstructive surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament.JULY 18, 2023
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has ACL surgery to continue injury woes
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has undergone reconstructive surgery on his anterior cruciate ligamentJULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wesley Fofana: Chelsea defender has surgery on anterior cruciate ligament injury Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has had surgery after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
JULY 18, 2023 • SKY.COM
Undergoes ACL surgery Fofana is set to miss most of the 2023/24 season after undergoing ACL surgery on his knee.
Impact Fofana's injuries keep haunting him and this one will have him missing at least 6-9 months after undergoing ACL surgery. He was expected to compete for the starting center back role, but it will most likely go to either Marc Cucurella or Trevoh Chalobah. The defender signed a huge seven-year deal in 2022, but has yet to live up to his expectations amid all his injury woes since joining the club.
JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee injury Fofana (knee) didn't travel for Chelsea's tour of the United States due to a knee injury, the club announced Monday.
Impact Fofana is dealing with a knee injury that is currently being assessed and isn't traveling for Chelsea's United States tour. The defender's timeline for a return is uncertain until the injury assessment's are announced but the fact he isn't traveling for the tour at all implies it's a possibly serious issue.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggled to keep healthy Fofana will end the season making 12 Premier League starts in 15 appearances, recording a goal with 33 clearances and 30 tackles (18 won).
Impact Fofana signed a huge seven-year deal with Chelsea from Leicester City to be the main center back alongside Thiago Silva. However, he missed almost four months with a knee injury. This prevented him from adding much stats, ending the year with under 30 clearances. He will have to improve his healthy and this preseason if the defender wants to remain a consistent center back with the club.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
