In order to refine their summer preparation, the biggest clubs in Europe plan to go abroad. Moreover, Mauricio Pochettino is already there with 29 players summoned for the occasion. On the program: five matches (Wrexham, Brighton, Newcastle, Fulham and Dortmund). And, while the names of those called were revealed on Monday, that of Wesley Fofana was not included. Indeed, Chelsea explained in a press release that the central defender of the France team was injured in the knee.
The London club then said: “Wesley Fofana has not (…) traveled due to a knee injury, which is currently being assessed”, adding that Reece Race would not be present either. A real blow for the Blues, but also for the main interested party who has played very little since his arrival at Chelsea. And the worst omen has been confirmed. Chelsea announced in a press release that the French international suffered from a ruptured anterior ligament in his knee, and that he will have to undergo surgery.
Wesley Fofana’s knee weakened
This new injury should be taken with caution. And for good reason, Wesley Fofana has already been hit in the knee several times. And on August 4, 2021, the latter was the victim of a murderous tackle from Fer Nino during the Leicester – Villarreal match (3-2). The Frenchman had suffered a fractured fibula. As a result, the central defender only returned for the last months of competition, before his transfer to the Blues.
Wesley Fofana in the colors of Leicester. (Icon Sports)
Unfortunately, due to a particularly weakened knee, Fofana had relapsed in October during his first season under the colors of Chelsea. An injury, making him unavailable for more than four months. Thus, the number 33 of the France team had played only 15 matches of Premier League. For his transfer, the leaders of the London club had paid no less than 81 million euros, not counting the bonuses…
2023-07-18 16:02:37
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