When news broke that Wesley Fofana had sustained a serious injury even before the preseason tour this summer, pessimistic thoughts naturally crossed our minds. His entire previous season with Chelsea was marred by a broken leg, and his first year with the team was plagued by a severe knee injury and subsequent complications, hindering his consistent presence on the field.
Upon learning about his ACL injury this summer, we began planning without Fofana, ceasing to rely on him altogether. However, football’s fast-paced nature unfolded, and astonishingly, recent footage released by the club showcased the defender back on the grass at Cobham.
While he’s still a considerable distance from group training and match fitness, this marks a significant step forward. As highlighted by the Evening Standard, his return this season is now guaranteed, dispelling initial doubts.
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With him already on the training ground and over a month until January 1, 2024, the question arises: when can we expect his return? Speculating that he could be less than two months away from rejoining the team is not unfounded, although the accuracy of such predictions hinges on additional details about his progress.
Another pertinent question emerges: once he regains fitness, who will constitute our best center-back pairing?