Chelsea Football Club has today released the following update regarding Wesley Fofana…

The club can confirm that defender Wesley Fofana has today undergone successful hamstring surgery.

Wesley was assessed by specialists this week after the 24-year-old suffered an injury of the muscle. Following that assessment, it was concluded that an operation would be required.

The 24-year-old will now begin his recovery and undergo rehabilitation with the club's medical staff at Cobham over the coming weeks.

Everyone at the club is fully focused on supporting Wesley in his recovery.