Tag: Wesley

Wesley Fofana: Chelsea defender out for the season with hamstring injury
9 April 2025 Off

Wesley Fofana: Chelsea defender out for the season with hamstring injury

By Total Football News

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed a hamstring injury will rule centre-back Wesley Fofana out for the rest of the season.

On Saturday, the club confirmed the 24-year-old France defender had undergone “successful surgery”.

While Chelsea will have to do without Fofana, Maresca is hopeful midfielder Romeo Lavia and striker Marc Guiu could play again before the end of the campaign.

“Unfortunately, Wes will be out for the rest

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Wesley Fofana: Chelsea condemn ‘abhorrent’ racist abuse of defender
17 March 2025 Off

Wesley Fofana: Chelsea condemn ‘abhorrent’ racist abuse of defender

By Total Football News

Chelsea have condemned the “abhorrent” online racist abuse received by defender Wesley Fofana and say that it “will not be tolerated”.

On Monday, Fofana, 24, shared to his Instagram story screenshots of six racist messages sent to him following Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat by Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

Arsenal felt Fofana was fortunate to remain on the pitch after committing several fouls at the Emirates Stadium.

“Chelsea Football

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Wesley Fofana: Chelsea defender could miss rest of season through injury
3 January 2025 Off

Wesley Fofana: Chelsea defender could miss rest of season through injury

By Total Football News

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.

The 24-year-old France centre-back hurt himself while stepping on the ball when challenging Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins during the Blues’ 3-0 win on 1 December.

He had started 12 of Chelsea’s 13 Premier League games until then, only missing one through suspension.

At the time boss Enzo Maresca predicted he would be out for

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Wesley and Tyrese Campbell to leave Stoke City
7 May 2024 0

Wesley and Tyrese Campbell to leave Stoke City

By Total Football News

Talks are ongoing with full-back Enda Stevens about a new deal, and goalkeeper Frank Fielding has signed a new one-year contract.

“Those departing do so knowing we are hugely grateful for their efforts during their time with the club,” said sporting director Jonathan Walters.

“In Tyrese’s case, to have played over 150 matches for one team is a rare feat in the modern era, it represents a significant contribution to

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