Premier League
Chelsea in search of a new defender as Fofana undergoes Knee Surgery
Chelsea Football Club is in search of a new defender as Fofana has undergone Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery.
Club Statement on Fofana: “Wesley will now begin his recovery and work with the club’s medical department at Cobham during his rehabilitation phase”.
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According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, “Chelsea will explore the center-back market in the next few days or weeks after Wesley Fofana’s injury, only acting if they find the right option”.
Chelsea will explore the centre backs market in the next days/weeks after Wesley Fofana’s injury, only acting if they find the right option. 🚨🔵#CFC will look into it after improving the bid for Moisés Caicedo.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2023
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The Frenchman, who moved to the Blues from Leicester last summer for £75 million, has limited playing time due to a series of injury problems.