Maxence Lacroix’s injury may force Chelsea to call on a centre-back who fans don’t want to see

Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix is set to miss several games after sustaining a hamstring injury against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. The French center-back, who arrived from Crystal Palace, is likely to remain sidelined until December or shortly after. Consequently, writer James Fudge notes that Chelsea will have to turn to Wesley Fofana for their upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United.

Fudge argues that Chelsea supporters have lost patience with Fofana, criticizing his perceived lack of seriousness and past injury issues following a penalty miss and handball incident against Liverpool. According to the writer, many fans want Fofana out of the club, suggesting that even strong performances filling in for Lacroix may not repair his damaged reputation.