Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has hit out at fans for his controversial statement on Enzo Maresca’s injury that he will be out until the end of the season.

Fofana’s injury had initially project to keep him Wesley Fofana out for several months, with Blues manager Enzo Maresca suggesting a possible out-of-season.

However, the player’s recent updates suggest a more optimistic recovery timeline.

The French defender has plagu by injuries since joining the Blues in 2022, making just 32 appearances for the club – 12 of them this season – before suffering a hamstring injury against Aston Villa.

Last week, Maresca provided an update on Fofana’s injury and revealed the bad news. That the player may be out for the rest of the season. However, ยูฟ่าเบท https://ufabet999.app the player disagreed and told fans that he would only be out for about 4-6 weeks.

“It’s not true, I’m not out for the rest of Wesley Fofana the season, I don’t know why he (Maresca) said that, I’ll be back in four or six weeks,” Fofana replied to a fan on Instagram.

His return would be a significant boost for Chelsea. Who have only managed two points in their last four Premier League outings.

The 24-year-old has a vital part of Chelsea’s defensive line when fit, having started 12 out of Chelsea’s 13 Premier League games before his injury.

This news comes as a relief to Chelsea fans and the club’s management, who have been dealing with a series of defensive injuries this season.

The club are currently evaluating their options in the January transfer market to bolster its backline.