After a season-long injury absence, French center-back Wesley Fofana finally made his comeback in Chelsea's pre-season this summer. In an interview with The Athletic, the highly-rated player shared his joy and anticipation of returning to action, as well as his ambitions for the new season.
Fofana said he is overwhelmed with joy and satisfaction at this moment. Thinking back to about a year ago when he underwent surgery for an injury, he was away from the field and unable to play alongside his teammates. But now, he is not only able to put on the Chelsea kit again, but also to train and play with his teammates, which he treasures. He emphasized that the atmosphere of the team is very positive and everyone is full of desire to win, which makes him confident about the upcoming season.
Despite being back on the field, Fofana is also honest about the fact that he still needs some time to fully regain his form. He knows that returning to the top after a year's absence is not an easy task, and it will require more hard work and sweat from him. However, he is optimistic that he will get back to his best through continuous training and competition. He thanked the team for their support and help during his recovery process, whether it was the staff, coaches or teammates, they all gave him great encouragement and support.
Talking about the original intention of joining Chelsea, Fofana said that he loves this club and joining Chelsea is an important step for him to realize his dream. He is eager to prove his strength in Chelsea and win the honor for the team. He admits that he has a strong desire to win and hopes to help Chelsea return to the top and win more trophies.
Speaking about his new teammate Dewsbury Hall, Fofana humorously stated that he had spoken to Hall before he joined the team and jokingly advised him not to turn down Chelsea's offer. This shows his welcome and anticipation for his new teammate, as well as his sense of responsibility and team spirit as part of the squad.
For the new season, Fofana didn't set specific numbers or trophies, but said he wants to go all out to win every game. He believes that only by maintaining this positive attitude and fighting spirit can he bring real success to Chelsea. He believes that Chelsea has enough strength and talent to win any game and title, and he and his teammates will give everything they have to do so.
