From the distant top of the desert, Chelsea's medical team was urgently deployed to send two injury-plagued stars, Reece James and Fofana, to Dubai, aiming to take advantage of the climate there to speed up their recovery process with a view to their resumption of their World Cup campaigns.
The duo, James and Fofana, will be receiving careful treatment in a foreign country, while their loyal teammates are closely watching every step of their recovery.
Despite James' unfortunate knee injury in the Champions League, the door to the England national team didn't seem to be closed to him. However, injuries have followed him around and his form is in doubt.
In the face of adversity, James took to social media to issue a firm vow: "Race against the clock and never give up!"
Chelsea's timely support not only made James feel at home, but also moved the fans.
On November 10, England boss Gareth Southgate will unveil his 26-man squad, and the team's first match will come on November 21 in a thrilling clash with Iran.