Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Chelsea's Fofana Out for Season After Surgery Setback

4/6/2025

43 9

Summary

Story summary

Chelsea's hopes take a hit as defender Wesley Fofana undergoes successful hamstring surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the 2024-25 season. The 24-year-old, plagued by injuries since his 2022 transfer from Leicester City, has only played 14 times this season. As he begins rehabilitation at Cobham, the club seeks a dependable center-back to bolster their defense.

1 of 1

Story summary

Chelsea's hopes take a hit as defender Wesley Fofana undergoes successful hamstring surgery, sidelining him for the rest of the 2024-25 season. The 24-year-old, plagued by injuries since his 2022 transfer from Leicester City, has only played 14 times this season. As he begins rehabilitation at Cobham, the club seeks a dependable center-back to bolster their defense.