1BSPORTS 1B Sports June 11 The Daily Mail exclusively reported that Chelsea plans to let defender Wesley Fofana focus on recovery, so he will not be selected to the Club World Cup roster.
In April this year, 24-year-old Wesley Fofana underwent hamstring surgery and he is still recovering. Maresca has publicly expressed his appreciation for Fofana. To ensure Fofana’s full recovery, Chelsea is very cautious about his return to the game, which is crucial to the team’s game plan for the new season.
Chelsea has submitted its final roster of players to FIFA for the Club World Cup. Next week, alleys will face Los Angeles FC in the first round of the group stage next week, and the game will be played in Atlanta. The official list of participating in this game is expected to be announced today.
Although Fofana will not be included in the roster, it is understood that he may still travel to the United States for a while so that he can get along with his teammates in a team environment. Last season, in order to plan Fofana’s playing time, he was also excluded from Chelsea’s UEFA roster.
Fofana played in the 24-25 season with limited appearances. He was on the verge of injury shortly after his comeback in March and finally underwent surgery in April. According to the Club World Cup regulations, Chelsea can report new players for the knockout stage from June 27 to July 3.