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After a 2-0 win over Everton last weekend, Chelsea now have the most clean sheets in the Premier League this season. In some ways that’s an amazing stat, given some of the calamitous defensive displays we’ve seen at times.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 13

Fofana Gets 8, Chalobah With 7.5 | Chelsea Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Everton

Chelsea welcomed Everton at Stamford Bridge earlier this afternoon as they looked to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a bright start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 21st minute when Cole Palmer got his name on the scoresheet.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 12

Chelsea Injury Update: Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana and Liam Delap Ahead of Chelsea vs Everton Clash

Enzo Maresca provided crucial Chelsea injury updates at the Chelsea vs Everton pre-match press conference ahead of the Gameweek 16 Premier League clash.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 12

Enzo Maresca’s latest comments hand Chelsea major boost ahead of crucial Everton clash

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Wesley Fofana is fit and available to face Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Fofana, who came on as a half time substitute in the defeat to Atalanta on Tuesday night, had to be taken off after taking a boot to the face.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 6

'We want to avoid that' – Enzo Maresca explains the reasoning behind management of Fofana

Enzo Maresca is happy with Wesley Fofana, but has admitted it’s too soon for the defender to play two games a week. Fofana has been plagued by injury issues during his time at Stamford Bridge, but he’s showing signs that those problems could be behind him.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / December 5

Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Bournemouth: James & Fofana recalled as Maresca makes key decisions

Enzo Maresca is expected to field a strong Chelsea line-up for Saturday's visit to Bournemouth in the hope of bouncing back from their recent defeat to Leeds United.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 3

Why Chelsea left out their best centre back as Blues concede from set piece header

The team news for tonight’s Chelsea – Leeds game is out, and there was a significant bit of rotation from manager Enzo Maresca, including some rather surprising decisions.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / December 3

Why Wesley Fofana is not in Chelsea squad vs Leeds revealed as Cole Palmer decision made

The reason for Wesley Fofana's absence for Chelsea against Leeds United in the Premier League has been revealed. Fofana, 24, was not included in either the starting XI or bench for the league clash at Elland Road on Wednesday night.

Chelsea FC News / HITC / November 30

Wesley Fofana hails Chelsea star he believes can genuinely ‘do everything’

Wesley Fofana is getting more minutes again after an early setback this season, and one of his Chelsea teammates has caught his eye. Chelsea look like a stronger side when Fofana is available.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 29

Wesley Fofana names the keys to beating Arsenal in huge game at Stamford Bridge

Wesley Fofana’s return to fitness has seen a big improvement in Chelsea’s fortunes this season, and having him fit for tomorrow’s game against Arsenal will be a huge boost – if it happens.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 29

Chelsea won 5 in a row with this player starting – but he may not feature against Arsenal

Part of Chelsea’s return to form since a dodgy September has been a stiffening of the back line, in large part down to the return of Wesley Fofana to fitness and the way that’s allowed Enzo Maresca to pick a more consistent back line.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / November 24

Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Barcelona: Estevao, Caicedo & Fofana back in starting XI

Chelsea are still without Cole Palmer for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona, and Enzo Maresca is expected to play it safe with the weekend's derby against Arsenal in mind.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / November 21

Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Burnley: Fofana, Estevao, Caicedo reserved for Barcelona

Enzo Maresca is likely to field a rotated side in Saturday's match against Burnley, with the upcoming Champions League clash with Barcelona in mind. It has been a relatively good international break for Chelsea without any player sustaining an injury on international duty.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 15

'I agree with it' – Wesley Fofana reveals how Enzo Maresca is managing him, 'he protects me'

Wesley Fofana has revealed he’s still not back at full fitness, and is grateful for how Enzo Maresca is managing him. Fofana is now in his fourth season at Chelsea, but injuries have disrupted the previous three, and he’s made just 41 appearances for the club.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 6

BBC review Chelsea player who’s had 10 injuries & been out for 568 days since 2023

The BBC have dropped a review on Chelsea player who’s had 10 injuries and been out for 568 days since 2023. In some truly remarkable numbers, a player that Chelsea player £53m for has just not been available and so far, it’s been wasted money spent.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 1

6/6 aerial duels and the most dribbles on the pitch – Chelsea star makes superb return to action

Chelsea have squeezed past Tottenham with a 1-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and while Moises Caicedo was the man of the match, there were some other really good performances out there.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 1

Chelsea star slammed with 300 hours of community service after pleading guilty to disgraceful actions

Wesley Fofana has been handed 300 hours of community service after pleading guilty to some insane driving on the A3. The Chelsea defender weaved between cars and into the hard shoulder, well above the speed limit, in dashcam footage taken in April of this year.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / November 1

'Ridiculous' Chelsea star facing prison if he doesn’t meet conditions of dangerous driving punishment

Chelsea centre-back Wesley Fofana has reportedly been hit with yet another punishment for dangerous driving – his ninth such incident. The French defender has mostly been a bit of a flop at Stamford Bridge, despite previously impressing at Leicester City and joining the Blues for a big fee.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 30

Chelsea fans in the dark over key player after mystery absences in last month

Another game has passed and we’re left wondering with just more questions about Wesley Fofana. After recovering from his latest long term injury, the central defender played 45 minutes against Brentford in the league at the end of September, then 64 minutes against Manchester United a week later.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 22

Spotted: Enzo Maresca denied Wesley Fofana’s unusual request against Ajax

It was a funny night at Stamford Bridge, starting before kick off. Enzo Maresca made 10 changes to his Premier League team, meaning Chelsea started slowly and looked disjointed.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 18

'Not injury related' – Chelsea fans spooked by mysterious update on £80m star

Chelsea are underway against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, but before much has happened in the game we’re already worried about what’s going on with the team lineup.

Southampton News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 7

Chelsea handed Wesley Fofana boost after being spotted in training with five others

Wesley Fofana was among several Chelsea players who were spotted in training at Cobham on Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old missed Chelsea's last three games after suffering a concussion in the team's Carabao Cup third-round win over Lincoln City in September.

Chelsea FC News / Last Word On Sports / January 14, 2024