Wesley Fofana

Getty Images   Chelsea are preparing to face Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, November 25, 2023. The Blues return to Premier League action following the international break. Ahead of the game, Mauricio Pochettino has provided an update on Wesley Fofana. Fofana has been sidelined since summer after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery. The player has now returned to training and Pochettino was asked about his return to the squad. “I don’t know [when he will return]. [Next year?] Yes,” said Pochettino. Mauricio Pochettino on Wesley Fofana: "I don't know [when he will return]. [Next year?] Yes." [via @scott_trotter] —…

The Blues faced a 1 – 0 defeat to the Premier League rivals on Saturday, with James Ward-Prowse scoring the winning goal for the Saints. As a result, Graham Potter’s side are now sitting in 10th place in the league table with 31 points The defeat to Southampton was Chelsea’s second unsuccessful meeting this week, with the club being beaten by Borussia Dortmund in the midweek. Amid the Blues’ latest poor form, Fofana took to Instagram to send a gratitude message to the supporters. He wrote: “Thanks for your constant support. We must stick together. We will succeed.” Wesley Fofana:…

The Blues celebrated a 2 – 0 win over the Premier League rivals on December 27, 2022. Kai Havertz and Mason Mount scored to give their side the lead over the Cherries. After a long-term injury, James returned to action and was part of Graham Potter’s squad for the game. However, he had to leave the pitch after picking up another injury. Following the clash, Fofana took to Instagram to story to share his support with the Blues teammate. He wrote: “My bro, I am with you, stay strong. You will come back more stronger.” 💙 A message of support…

Fofana has been dealing with a knee injury and has suffered a setback during the Blues friendly win over Brentford in a behind closed doors game on Tuesday. Chelsea prepare to return to action on Tuesday, December 27 with a Premier League game against Bournemouth. However, the defender has provided an update on his setback. In response to the news on an Instagram fan page, Fofana wrote: “Nothing bad champion in not even one month we’re back to break everything.”

The three Blues players are currently out of action due to injuries. They had to miss the ongoing World Cup that takes place in Qatar. According to Newson, James, Fofana, and Chilwell are successfully continuing their recovery process. The Chelsea trio are set to travel to Abu Dhabi for warm-weather training, the journalist revealed. Chelsea squad flies out to Abu Dhabi on Sunday for a week-long warm-weather training camp which is rounded off with the match against Aston Villa. Those recovering from injury set to travel. Told Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell are progressing well. — Adam Newson…

The Blues are currently sitting in 4th place in the league table, seven points behind the leaders Arsenal. Graham Potter’s side played a goalless draw with Brentford in the midweek and will be hoping to have a successful result when they face the Red Devils on October 22. The club will be without four players due to fitness issues. Two of them, Reece James and N’Golo Kante are set to be long-term absentees and miss the upcoming World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Speaking about the duo, Potter said in the pre-match conference: “They are human beings. The reality is, I’ve…

Graham Potter has provided an injury update on Wesley Fofana following a 3-0 victory over Milan in the Champions League group stage game on Wednesday, October 5. Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Reece James all got their names on the scoresheet. James also provided the assist for Aubameyang’s goal. Fofana scored his first goal for the Blues and was unfortunately forced off before half-time after a collision with Rafael Leao. “We’ll have to scan it tomorrow and see how it is,” said Potter on Fofana. “I wouldn’t want to speculate on it now but we’re concerned and hope for the…

The Blues have shown an interest in signing Fofana during this summer transfer window, however, have seen their third bid rejected by the Foxes. Leicester celebrated a 3-1 victory on penalties over Stockport in the EFL Cup second round. Play here. Bet now! Speaking following the game, Rodgers said: “There was an offer gone in and it’s been been rejected. “Apart from that, I’m not 100 per cent on the other details, because we were focusing on the game.” “He’s training with the Under 23s so he can get his football fitness and keep working. It’s so important at this…

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says the club have rejected two bids for centre-back Wesley Fofana and the club have no interest in selling him. 🗣 “We’re not looking to sell Wesley [Fofana].” Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says the club have rejected two bids for Wesley Fofana and the club have no interest in selling him.💰 pic.twitter.com/COZm9M6Mz0 — Football Daily (@footballdaily) August 11, 2022 “There have been no new proposals for Wesley Fofana this week. There had been two from Chelsea, but neither came anywhere close to the valuation and both were rejected”, he told to reporter Owynn Palmer-Atkin.…

Premier League giants Chelsea are reportedly preparing a world-record bid for Leicester City ace Wesley Fofana. According to Football London, the Blues are prepared to break the world record for a defender. Chelsea are expected to make a third offer for the Foxes centre-back this week despite seeing a £70million bid rejected. Meanwhile, Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers insists Wesley Fofana and James Maddison remain committed to the team. “There is always speculation and gossip about players leaving, but I always evaluate the players every day and if their mindset and commitment don’t change then that’s all you want. “So, yes,…

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled out selling centre-back Wesley Fofana amid interest from Chelsea. The 21-year-old has emerged as a top target for the Blues after they missed out on several other defenders this summer. However, according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, Brendan Rodgers has directly told the Frenchman that he is not for sale. Meanwhile, Fofana remains intent on leaving if a reasonable offer is tabled. Brendan Rodgers has directly told Wesley Fofana he’s not for sale. Fofana remains intent on leaving if a reasonable offer tabled. Chelsea expected to test Leicester’s resolve (and financial health)…