Chelsea Manager Discusses Fofana Injury Status

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed concern that Wesley Fofana could be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a serious hamstring injury, with a recovery timeline of 12 to 16 weeks suggested by medical staff. Fofana, however, has indicated on social media that he expects to return sooner, leading to a public disagreement between him and Maresca. With Benoit Badiashile also injured, Chelsea is contemplating options for defensive reinforcements, including a potential recall of Trevoh Chalobah from Crystal Palace, where he is currently on loan. Despite interest in re-signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, Maresca remains confident in the capabilities of existing squad members like Axel Disasi and Josh Acheampong. He emphasized that any new signings would be aimed at improving the squad rather than just increasing numbers. The situation remains fluid as Chelsea navigates injury challenges ahead of their FA Cup match against Morecambe.