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Published on January 3, 2025 at 4:03 p.m. par
Day Dayan
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has all but confirmed that one player could be out until the end of the season, and it is a French international.
For several seasons, Chelsea has been very active on the transfer market. The London club spent more of one billion euros since the 2022/2023 season. However, the Blues struggled to be considered legitimate contenders for the title. This season, things seem to have changed. With the arrival of Enzo Maresca at the head of the team, Chelsea have finally become competitive againtif.
The Blues' season is one of the most successful since their crowning in the Champions League in 2021. Currently 4th in the championship, they are one of the teams likely to qualify for the Champions League next season. The squad is working well, with many important recruits for the coach. However, a player recruited for several seasons is struggling to establish himself due to injuries, and it is Wesley Fofana. The French defender recently suffered an injury that was initially expected to last just a month. However, Enzo Maresca has now revealed a less optimistic outlook.
“Unfortunately, there is a risk that Wesley Fofana will be absent for the entire season. At first we thought it would last 5 weeks, but then, further exams gave us bad news.“
What future for Wesley Fofana?
Recruited in 2022 for 80 million euros from LeicesterWesley Fofana was considered one of the most promising defenders in the Premier League. His arrival at the Blues followed his good seasons at the Foxes. However, his integration did not go as planned. The young Frenchman was quickly injured, thus missing long months of competition.
While Chelsea seem to be on good track this season and finally becomes competitive againFofana has established himself as a key player for Enzo Maresca. The Italian coach has often expressed his admiration for this defender. Unfortunately, Fofana is the victim of a succession of injuries which prevent him from having any regularity. With 12 matches played, all as a starterFofana is a crucial element for Maresca. However, given his coach's recent statements, his season could well be compromised.
