Enzo Maresca Confirms Badiashile & Fofana’s Injury Timelines Ahead of Everton Clash
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that defenders Benoît Badiashile and Wesley Fofana are sidelined with injuries and will not return until 2024.
Injury Details
- Benoît Badiashile: Sustained his injury just before Chelsea’s match against Brentford last weekend.
- Wesley Fofana: Picked up his injury during the 3-0 victory over Aston Villa earlier this month.
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Current Defensive Options
In their absence, Chelsea has relied on Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Axel Disasi at center-back, with the trio performing well in recent games.
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Maresca’s Remarks
Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Everton on Sunday, Maresca provided the update:
- On the players’ return: “Both are still out and will still be out for a long period.”
- On whether they will return before January: “Yeah,” confirming they will not.
Upcoming Fixture Against Everton
Chelsea has the chance to temporarily top the Premier League table if they defeat Everton, with Liverpool playing Tottenham later in the day. However, Maresca downplayed any pressure related to this possibility:
- “We try to focus on the game, not on the consequence of the game that can be the leader for a few hours.”
- He emphasized prioritizing the game plan and performance over external expectations, saying, “You have to win first.”
Outlook
Chelsea faces a significant challenge with two key defenders unavailable, but their defensive depth has provided stability. Maresca’s focus on tactical preparation and maintaining composure will be critical as Chelsea aims to capitalize on this opportunity in their pursuit of league success.
Enzo Maresca Confirms Badiashile & Fofana’s Injury Timelines Ahead of Everton Clash
