Vesper 30,195 Posted September 2, 2024 Share Posted September 2, 2024 8 hours ago, DDA said: He’s been doing ok soo far. Better than I expected tbh. Long may his fitness stay strong so his form can improve more. he has been one of the few pleasant suprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,195 Posted September 21, 2024 Share Posted September 21, 2024 (edited) ffs Chelsea Star Wesley Fofana Spotted With Heavy Strapping After West Ham Win https://www.givemesport.com/fofana-pictured-with-heavy-strapping-over-knee-after-west-ham-win/ Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been pictured with heavy strapping around his knee after Enzo Maresca's outfit's comfortable victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. A first half brace from Nicholas Jackson gave the Blues a commanding lead at the break, before Cole Palmer's breakaway goal wrapped up all three points for the travelling side, as they ran out 3-0 winners in East London. The result moves the West Londoners up to third in the league table for at least a few hours, a sign of steady progress for Maresca's team. While it was an overwhelmingly positive day for the Italian head coach, one negative was the potential injury to Fofana. The Frenchman was hooked after just 57 minutes, replaced by Axel Disasi, and images emerging with bandages wrapped around his left knee suggest it may not be pretty for the defender. Fofana Pictured With Strapping, He has struggled persistently with injuries Since arriving at Chelsea from Leicester City in August 2022 for a blockbuster fee believed to be in the region of £75 million, Fofana has persistently struggled with injury issues. The centre-back, who reportedly earns £200,000-per-week, sustained a serious knee injury in his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge, which saw him manage just 20 appearances across all competitions, before suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury shortly after his return. Not featuring once last season under Mauricio Pochettino, the France international has begun the new campaign positively, starting all five of Chelsea's Premier League games thus far. However, he may have experienced a further set-back during today's routine win over West Ham. Being taken off with 33 minutes to play wasn't a good indicator of his physical state, but the images that have since surfaced are more concerning. When applauding the away fans for their support at the end of the game, Fofana was photographed with layers of bandages strapped around his knee, the same part of the body that has been severely damaged previously. While the issue may have just been an impact knock, and the Chelsea medical team could be taking precautionary measures to protect their injury-prone defender, the image doesn't make for good reading for the Blues. The ex-Saint-Etienne man has been filling in at right-back due to the absences of Reece James and Malo Gusto, and another problem for Fofana would leave Mareasca seriously depleted in this part of the pitch. Jackson Silences Mikel The striker has beared the brunt of criticsim While Maresca may have a fresh concern with the potential injury to Fofana, the improvement in form for Jackson will delight the former Leicester manager. The Senegalese silenced Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, who questioned the number nine's goalscoring prowess earlier this season, by adding his third and fourth strikes of the campaign against the Hammers. Two excellently taken goals put Chelsea in the driving seat in Stratford, first driving at the Hammers' defence before slotting underneath Alphonse Areola, and then poking beyond the French keeper, after being played clear through by Moises Caicedo. Despite receiving pelters regularly for his displays last season, Jackson netted 14 Premier League goals and looks set to build on this tally this time around. Edited September 21, 2024 by Vesper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando 6,585 Posted November 3, 2024 Share Posted November 3, 2024 I am not really sold on this guy. Should be sold if someone comes knocking. In general our defense needs big improvement. dimmas, mkh, bigbluewillie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledg 643 Posted December 1, 2024 Share Posted December 1, 2024 It seems his injury is not as bad as first feared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,195 Posted December 2, 2024 Share Posted December 2, 2024 (edited) delete Edited December 2, 2024 by Vesper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,195 Posted December 2, 2024 Share Posted December 2, 2024 (edited) https://thedailybriefing.io/i/152401278/Chelsea Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Wesley Fofana has sustained a hamstring injury and his 2024 could be already over. “Early indication suggest 4-5 weeks out.” Wesley Fofana downplays his injury. “A slight muscle warning, as often happens after long injuries, nothing serious, the body is adjusting. We’ll come back stronger, as always. Trust your guy!” Maresca: “I think we are not ready to compete with Arsenal, Liverpool and City for many reasons. Just because we win today then I won't change my idea.” Edited December 2, 2024 by Vesper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted December 2, 2024 Share Posted December 2, 2024 Was just a matter of time before another injury came along, be a two month one this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,509 Posted December 2, 2024 Share Posted December 2, 2024 On 04/11/2024 at 08:59, Fernando said: I am not really sold on this guy. Should be sold if someone comes knocking. In general our defense needs big improvement. The worst part is, I'd still play him ahead of Disaster/Badi. Would be awesome to see the club get a proper CB in the next transfer window, would increase our chances of getting top 4 this season. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Confirmed by Maresca today he is out for a very long time.... Sell this injured fucker along with Reece at the earliest chance Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,195 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 8 minutes ago, Special Juan said: Confirmed by Maresca today he is out for a very long time.... Sell this injured fucker along with Reece at the earliest chance still raging we dropped £75m on this already (at the time of purchase) perma wrecked player fucking IDIOTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Said it yesterday when it was announced that Anselmino was announced that that was the trigger about Fofana being fucked again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,715 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Reece and him have to go now. Get some proper help at RB and CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Fofana came ere in summer 2022, 70m pounds and has only made 31 appearances, that is just simply pathetic OneMoSalah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 It was actually nice having a full fit squad for about 3 days. I'd imagine we will probably be in the market for another CB now. DH1988 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Anselmino will come in and Maresca go with him and stand by Disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,383 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 52 minutes ago, Special Juan said: Fofana came ere in summer 2022, 70m pounds and has only made 31 appearances, that is just simply pathetic 200kpw in wages too. OneMoSalah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 17 minutes ago, LAM09 said: It was actually nice having a full fit squad for about 3 days. I'd imagine we will probably be in the market for another CB now. That was never going to last, too many injury riddled players like the two we are discussing. LAM09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,056 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 39 minutes ago, Special Juan said: That was never going to last, too many injury riddled players like the two we are discussing. I know. I just had an ounce of hope things would change, so plenty of rumours went around last season that Poch was largely to blame for his training routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 21 minutes ago, LAM09 said: I know. I just had an ounce of hope things would change, so plenty of rumours went around last season that Poch was largely to blame for his training routine. I had hope as well, but when you sit in a dark room and think about things the answer you get is normally the realistic one and also the true one. It's not the training or anything like that, that's causing this to these players, they are just simply broken. If it was car you would scrap it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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