


On the other hand, Wrexham is just two and a half weeks away from playing their first Football League match in 15 years. Meanwhile, negotiations with Brighton for the signing of Moises Caicedo have not yet yielded any results. Currently, Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez are the only two senior midfielders who have made the trip to the USA. Departures include N’ Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, and Jorginho. Furthermore, Benoit Badiashile was unable to travel due to a hamstring issue.Ĭhelsea’s midfield lineup also looks thin, as several key players have left since the start of 2023. In addition to Fofana, the team is facing defensive headaches as Kalidou Koulibaly and Cesar Azpilicueta left last season, with only Levi Colwill replacing them. Fofana had already been struggling with knee issues in the previous season. The club has not provided a timeline for his potential return, but such injuries can often sideline players for an entire season. Pochettino’s pre-season plans for Chelsea have been disrupted by the news that Wesley Fofana had to undergo surgery to restructure the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. Now, they are embarking on a coast-to-coast tour of the United States before they kick off their first season in the English Football League since 2008. The spotlight is on Wrexham, the Welsh football club that has captured the world’s attention through their documentary series. However, it seems that they are not the biggest attraction at the University of North Carolina. A perennial Premier League contender, Chelsea, started their preseason on Wednesday.
