August 21st 2024.
Wesley Fofana, a young and talented player, had the opportunity to start in Chelsea's recent match against Manchester City. However, his name was surprisingly missing from the squad list for their upcoming Conference League game against Servette. Coach Enzo Maresca has clarified that this decision is not related to any transfer activities.
The Blues are set to face the Swiss team in the first-leg of the play-offs, and securing a spot in the group stage is crucial. With that in mind, the club released their squad for the match on Tuesday, and it raised some eyebrows. Notable names such as Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, and Tosin Adarabioyo were missing, along with Fofana. It was later revealed that Adarabioyo's exclusion was an administrative error, and he was added back to the list.
As for Sterling and Chilwell, their absence is not a coincidence. Maresca confirmed that the club is looking to sell the two English players, and they have been left out of first-team training. However, Fofana's exclusion was unexpected, especially since he had started in Chelsea's first game of the season against Manchester City, where they suffered a 2-0 loss. The 23-year-old has had a rough start at the club due to injuries, despite the club spending a significant amount of money to acquire him from Leicester two years ago.
Maresca also addressed rumors about the club having a massive squad of 42 players, and he denied these claims. He explained that Fofana's absence is due to injury concerns, and he is still an important part of the team's plans. The manager further stated that the decision was made to take care of the players and ensure their well-being.
The focus now is on the upcoming match against Servette, and Maresca is determined to secure a win. He mentioned that the team had tried their best to defeat Manchester City, and they will do the same in the upcoming game. The manager also emphasized the importance of starting the official competition with a win.
Maresca's pre-match press conference concluded with him reiterating his dedication to the game at hand and not thinking about the future. He stated that he is entirely focused on tomorrow's match and not worried about anything else.
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