He could be out for part of the season.” Chelsea will also be without another defender in Benoit Badiashile for at least another month with a thigh problem. “Benoit will be out at least until ...

Dilemma: Enzo Maresca must decide whether Chelsea need to sign a replacement for the injured Wesley Fofana this month Chelsea FC via Getty ... over return dates for Badiashile (“at least ...

A good relationship between all parties helped facilitate the transfer originally and there is appreciation at Chelsea for Palace’s handling of the matter. Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile ...

Fofana’s absence is clearly a blow to Chelsea’s season. He had formed a promising partnership with Levi Colwill in the middle of their backline. Maresca is also without Benoit Badiashile for ...

It’s true that both Gusto and James have filled in at left back this season, but ideally you want a natural left back, and it ...

Axel Disasi could be set to depart Chelsea before the end of the January transfer window after agreeing personal terms with Aston Villa.

However, Chelsea have suffered injury problems in defence this season, with both Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile currently sidelined due to injury. IMAGO / PA Images Ahead of Chelsea’s ...

in which - amid the absences of Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile due to hamstring problems - Chelsea gave youngster Josh Acheampong a full Premier League debut alongside Levi Colwill at centre ...