It was in October that Wesley Fofana was the coolest man in the box as the ball scrambled between Chelsea and AC Milan bodies. The Frenchman looked to tear away towards the corner flag before quickly being swarmed by his teammates. It had been a tumultuous start to Fofana's career that combined solid outings, a disappointing error and a chance of manager.
On that night, his first Champions League match at Stamford Bridge, jubilation reigned. That goal felt like it was a moment that would bring life into Fofana's Chelsea career, even if it was not among his primary duties.
However, it would be just 10 minutes later he was down and receiving treatment on an injury. He attempted to continue but was soon being replaced and receiving a comforting hug from Ben Chilwell, with disappointment clear on his face. The 22-year-old left the stadium on crutches and wouldn't be seen in a first team match again for four months.
