- Fofana underwent ACL surgery
- Sidelined for long-term
- James pens a message for teammate
WHAT HAPPENED? The French centre-back underwent surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament, which will force him to remain on the sidelines for a long spell. It has been difficult for him to settle down at Stamford Bridge since moving from Leicester City. Fofana made just 15 Premier League appearances for the Blues last season after spending a considerable amount of time with the club's medical staff nursing a knee injury.
Fellow team-mate, James, shared an Instagram story showing support for Fofana along with a caption that read: "I'm with you brother. I know you'll be back stronger."
THE BIGGER PICTURE: James and Fofana were the only two players left out of the squad for Chelsea's pre-season tour of the United States due to illness and injury. Although James is now on his way across the Atlantic to join Mauricio Pochettino and Co., Fofana will begin his recovery and work with the club's medical department at Cobham during his rehabilitation phase.
Next Match
WHAT NEXT? Chelsea will begin their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Wrexham on Wednesday at the Kenan Memorial Stadium located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.