Wesley Fofana

On Fofana: "He can do but he needs to be fit first of all. He played 45 minutes in that position and it was the first half against Bournemouth away, if you remember. Probably one of the worst, worst halves since we started.

Adding: "And Benoit (Badiashile) playing in the… https://t.co/T9JhLGmdjL

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) 15 août 2025

🚨 Maresca insists on new CB: “Fofana played 45 mins in middle of the three, one of the worst halves from us”.

“Badiashile… Conference League final, first half, losing 1-0. We changed him with Levi and won 4-1. It's not the same. The one in the middle is so, so, so important”. pic.twitter.com/scpzY1MjFz

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) 15 août 2025

Updated: Maresca has concerns about Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile's ability to play the 'Colwill role' in build-up play.

His concerns stem from trials for both last season in matches where Chelsea played poorly. https://t.co/TibDv0KYDK

— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) 15 août 2025