Wesley Fofana offers some positive injury news to Chelsea fans amid concerns over Enzo Fernandez & Romeo Lavia.

Maresca has recently recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his season-long loan at Crystal Palace to provide more reinforcements after Benoit Badiashile also suffered an injury. The Chelsea academy graduate made his return during Monday’s (20 January) victory against Wolves and earned the Player of the Match award for his performance.

News of Fofana's progress comes at a time when Maresca is struggling for players in the middle of the pitch. Enzo Fernandez is allegedly two weeks away from a return to action, with Romeo Lavia not due back until a later date. The duo are said to have muscle injuries.

The Blues have learned that Wesley Fofana is back on the grass in training. He is still doing individual work, but he has made good progress from his knee problem. Per The Mail, he will be back when Chelsea are in their run-in during February and March. Fofana will be eased back, as manager Enzo Maresca wants to take no risks.

Enzo Maresca has reiterated his fear that Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of Chelsea’s season - but says he hopes the centre-back will prove him wrong after a public disagreement between the pair over the return timeframe. “We speak the same language ...

Enzo Maresca's men are coming off ending a six game winless streak in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The win put the Blues one place above City in the standings, two points clear of the reigning champions, making this a game of significant importance.

Chelsea hope Wesley Fofana can return before the end of the season to help the Blues in their quest to qualify for the Champions League according to journalist Kieran Gill.Fofana has been plagued by

Chelsea could welcome back two key members of their squad for the trip to face Manchester City in the Premier League.

Manchester City and Chelsea meet on Saturday with both sides looking to gain an advantage in the chase for UEFA Champions League competition in the English Premier League, with both unlikely to reignite their former title hopes.

As UEFA revealed in an official document back in March, each win in the UEFA Conference League is worth only £337,067. Winner: €7m (£5.90m)

Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League, but only two points ahead of Manchester City ahead of Saturday's massive clash.

Manchester City will need to quickly shake off their Champions League disappointment against PSG, as they welcome Chelsea to the Etihad on Saturday, Jan. 25.