Chelsea must cut their losses on Wesley Fofana | OneFootball

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has suffered another injury setback, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

The two-time Champions League winners have confirmed that Fofana will miss the rest of the season after a successful hamstring surgery.

The 24-year-old defender was assessed by medical experts who decided that an operation was necessary.

Fofana joined Chelsea from Leicester City in 2022 for around £75 million. Since his arrival, the French defender has been plagued by several long-term injuries.

It’s time for Chelsea to move on from Fofana

Fofana has shown flashes of his quality whenever he has played – he has been one of Enzo Maresca’s most reliable defenders when fully fit.

However, the Frenchman has made only 14 appearances in the league this season. Before his most recent injury, Chelsea were in the title race.

Their form dipped when he was sidelined. To cover for his absence, they had to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan at Crystal Palace.

Chelsea have signed other defenders since they acquired Fofana, but few have stood out at the club.

His recurring injuries have disrupted Chelsea’s long-term planning, and they cannot continue to build their defence around a player who is often unavailable.

Fofana’s market value has dropped due to his injury issues. They need to cut their losses on him this summer.

The Blues need to sign a reliable defender who can stay fit, play regularly and contribute to winning major trophies.