Fofana’s hamstring injury, sustained in early December, disrupted his promising partnership with Levi Colwill at the heart of Chelsea’s defence. Now, with the January transfer window approaching, Chelsea must act swiftly to fill the void left by Fofana’s absence.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has provided an honest assessment of his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Enzo Maresca bemoaned his Chelsea side’s wasteful finishing after they were punished by Crystal Palace’s late equaliser at Selhurst Park. The Blues dominated the first-half of Saturday’s Premier League meeting and made a host of chances even as the Eagles improved after the break,

Chelsea surprisingly have a better record in Mauricio Pochettino’s last 19 Premier League matches in charge than in Enzo Maresca’s first 19 at the club. After just one season at Stamford Bridge, Pochettino left Chelsea by mutual consent in the summer.

EditPlay Soccer Chelsea Presser

The latest Chelsea transfer news as the Blues set out their stance on midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, who could be allowed to leave the west London club this month