Game Changer! Chelsea Star Wesley Fofana Undergoes Successful Surgery for Cruciate Ligament Injury
Wesley Fofana, Chelsea defender, underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury He couldn't join Chelsea's pre-season tour due to the injury Fofana faced injury challenges in his debut season at Chelsea after fracturing his leg in 2021
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana underwent knee surgery after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament. The club released a statement indicating that Fofana, aged 22, was unable to join the team's pre-season tour in America due to the need for specialized medical assessments. These assessments ultimately confirmed the necessity for an operation.
Wesley will now commence his recovery process and collaborate with Cobham's medical department while undergoing rehabilitation. Fofana has faced multiple injury setbacks previously, including a leg fracture sustained during a friendly match for his previous team, Leicester, two years ago.
The France international resumed playing in March 2022, followed by his transfer to Chelsea for £75m later that summer. However, during his debut season with the Blues, he suffered a knee injury that sidelined him for more than two months and persistently troubled him upon his return to training.
Chelsea will likely have to delve into the transfer market due to this setback, as it leaves them lacking defensive options for a significant portion of the upcoming campaign. Among the choices available to Mauricio Pochettino are Levi Colwill, Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, and Benoit Badiashile, who is currently recuperating from a hamstring injury suffered last season.
Chelsea's pre-season fixtures
July 19: Chelsea vs Wrexham, kick-off 10pm (Kenan Stadium, USA)July 23: Chelsea vs Brighton, kick-off 12am (Lincoln Financial Field, USA), live on We
July 27: Chelsea vs Newcastle, kick-off 1.15am (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA), live on We
July 30: Chelsea vs Fulham, kick-off 7.45pm (FedEx Field, USA), live on We
August 3: Chelsea vs Dortmund, kick-off 12.30am (Soldier Field, USA)
Chelsea's Premier League fixtures
Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of Chelsea for the first time when they start the 2023/24 Premier League season at home to Liverpool, live on We, on Sunday August 13.
Chelsea will first face London rivals West Ham on August 19, followed by a match against newly promoted Luton Town at Stamford Bridge on August 26. Pochettino, who assumes his position with the Blues on July 1, will visit his former club Tottenham on November 4, with the return fixture set for February 24.
Chelsea have a challenging series of matches ahead from October to December, as they will be facing Arsenal (home), Brentford (home), Tottenham (away), Man City (home), Newcastle (away), Brighton (home) and Man Utd (away).
During the Christmas period, Chelsea will visit Wolves on December 23, welcome Crystal Palace on Boxing Day, and then travel to Luton on December 30. The final game of the season on May 19 will be held at home against Bournemouth, concluding Chelsea's campaign.
