{"id":297973,"date":"2023-11-23T21:24:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T21:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=297973"},"modified":"2023-11-23T21:24:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T21:24:07","slug":"chelsea-handed-major-injury-boost-as-key-defender-returns-to-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/chelsea-handed-major-injury-boost-as-key-defender-returns-to-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea handed major injury boost as key defender returns to training"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Chelsea handed major boost with Wesley Fofana pictured in training&#8230; as the defender steps up his recovery following an\u00a0ACL reconstruction<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wesley Fofana has been absent since undergoing knee surgery back in July\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chelsea shared photos of the defender running as he steps up his recovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>IAN LADYMAN: It&#8217;s nonsense to care where Chris Kavanagh was born \u2013 IAKO\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chelsea have confirmed\u00a0Wesley Fofana has returned to light training as the defender continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0\u00a370million defender underwent\u00a0anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in July.<\/p>\n<p>Fofana&#8217;s injury prompted fears the defender could be absent for the entire Premier League season.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman appears to be making impressive progress in his rehabilitation, with Chelsea sharing a photo of the 22-year-old back in light training.<\/p>\n<p>The posts on social media included the caption &#8216;back on the grass&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/23\/20\/78174823-12785303-Chelsea_shared_photos_on_social_media_of_Wesley_Fofana_running_f-a-67_1700773012405.jpg\" height=\"707\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea shared photos on social media of Wesley Fofana running following his knee injury\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/23\/20\/78174867-12785303-Fofana_was_pictured_alongside_Mauricio_Pochettino_as_the_defende-a-68_1700773018917.jpg\" height=\"793\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Fofana was pictured alongside Mauricio Pochettino as the defender steps up his recovery<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Fofana was seen greeting Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino and running in the photos shared by the club.<\/p>\n<p>The defender also took to Instagram to share an update with fans, posting &#8216;Back on track.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are yet to provide a timeline on Fofana&#8217;s likely return to first team training or competitive action, but the latest update represents a positive step.<\/p>\n<p>The French international has endured an injury disrupted spell at Chelsea since completing a\u00a0\u00a370million move from Leicester last summer.<\/p>\n<p>Fofana missed 15 Premier League matches due to a knee injury, before establishing himself in the side in the latter stages of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to joining Chelsea, Fofana suffered a leg break in his time at Leicester which saw him the majority of the 2021-22 season.<\/p>\n<p>Fofana will aim to compete for a starting spot at Chelsea with Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill and Thiago Silva when he returns to full fitness.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are currently 10th in the Premier League, but enjoyed a victory over rivals Tottenham and a hard fought 4-4 draw with champions Man City before the international break.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues return to action with an away match against Newcastle on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12785303\/Chelsea-major-boost-Wesley-Fofana-pictured-training.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea handed major boost with Wesley Fofana pictured in training&#8230; 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