Wesley Fofana Injury: Hopes to be back for opening game

Fofana (hamstring) hopes to be back for the opening game of the 2025/26 season against Crystal Palace, coach Enzo Maresca told the media, according to Peter Rutzler of TimeSport.

Fofana resumed team training on Monday and is progressing well as he hopes to be available for the opening game of the season against Crystal Palace in 10 days. This is good news for the Frenchman since he was a key player in the Blues' backline prior to his injury and will aim to fight for a starting spot once fully fit. That could happen earlier than expected since Levi Colwill picked up an injury in the first training session following the holidays.