WESLEY FOFANA has suffered a serious knee injury that could rule him out for the entire next season.
The defender was signed £70million last summer from Leicester City but missed a large chunk of the season with injury.
Wesley Fofana could miss the next season with injury
Fofana, 22, has undergone surgery to reconstruct his ACL after specialists assessed that an operation would be necessary.
Chelsea released a statement confirming the injury.
It read: “Defender Wesley Fofana has undergone anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery.
“The 22-year-old did not travel to America for the club’s pre-season tour due to specialist medical assessments, which unfortunately confirmed that an operation would be required.
“Wesley will now begin his recovery and work with the club’s medical department at Cobham during his rehabilitation phase.”
His arrival at the club last summer was part of a £600million investment into the squad.
In May the Frenchman opened up on his struggle during his injury-hit debut campaign at Stamford Bridge.
He told Sky Sports: “When you have a big injury, then you come back and you have a little injury again, it’s difficult for the mentality and the body.
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“But I try to give everything for the team and the club.
“Then, after this, you have more experience. You know your body more and that’s good.
“You know that sometimes, when you want to push, push, push, just listen to your body and stay calm.”
He only managed to make 20 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring two goals.
Chelsea are now reportedly looking to the transfer market with the view of seeking out a replacement.
However, Fabrizio Romano claims that the club will only act if they find the “right option”.
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