Wesley Fofana Reveals what Frustrated him Despite Chelsea’s Hard-Fought Win Over Leicester

Chelsea earned a hard-fought 2-1 win against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez helped the Blues take home three important points. This victory closed the gap between Chelsea and second-placed Manchester City to just one point. However, Wesley Fofana admitted he was disappointed about one part of the game.

This match was special for Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and defender Wesley Fofana, as they both faced their former team, Leicester City. While Maresca received a warm reception, Fofana wasn’t as lucky. Leicester fans were vocal about their dislike for the Frenchman because of how he left the club in 2022.

Despite the tension, Chelsea played well for most of the game. They dominated possession and created more chances, ensuring they stayed third in the Premier League standings. With Manchester City losing to Tottenham earlier in the weekend, Chelsea’s win put them in a stronger position as the season heats up.

Chelsea had to make changes to their defense because of injuries and illness. Malo Gusto was unavailable due to illness, and Reece James is still recovering from an injury. This meant Fofana, who usually plays as a center-back, had to play as a right-back.

Fofana didn’t mind the change, saying he’s happy to help the team no matter where the coach asks him to play. “It doesn’t matter if I’m playing as a right-back or center-back. I just want to do my part for the team,” he explained after the match.

His positive attitude and flexibility have been a big help for Chelsea during a challenging time.

Even though Chelsea controlled most of the game, Leicester managed to create a few dangerous chances. The Blues were on track to keep a clean sheet, but a late penalty from Leicester’s Jordan Ayew spoiled it.

Fofana expressed his disappointment about conceding the late goal. “We really wanted a clean sheet, so conceding at the end was frustrating. But the most important thing is we got the three points to take back to London,” he said.

Despite the setback, Fofana remained focused on the positives. “This win keeps us in a good position in the Premier League. We have a busy schedule ahead, so now we need to keep working hard and pushing forward.”

Chelsea’s defense has been a talking point this season. While they’ve been solid in some areas—only six teams have conceded fewer goals—the late penalty showed they still have room to improve.

Fofana has been a key player since returning from injury after missing the entire 2022/23 season. However, Chelsea is being careful with his fitness. Manager Enzo Maresca and his coaching team have decided that Fofana will only play once a week until the start of 2025. This plan is designed to help him regain full strength without risking further injury.

Fofana will rest during Chelsea’s Conference League game against Heidenheim on Thursday. This will give him time to recover and prepare for the busy winter schedule.