Wesley Fofana sends hilarious message to Chelsea teammate after what he did vs Lincoln
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana shared a light-hearted message to a teammate following the side’s narrow win against Lincoln City.
Chelsea beat Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup, putting an end to their three-game winless run and advancing to the next round of the competition.
However, concerns emerged during the game as Lincoln took the lead in the first half after a a mix-up at the back from Enzo Fernandez and Trevoh Chalobah.
Fernandez was slammed by Chelsea supporters for his performance after putting the side at risk of an embarrassing early cup exit.
However, the side responded strongly. scored two quick goals in the second-half, with goals from Facundo Buonanotte and Tyrique George.
Meanwhile, Fofana was given a start by Enzo Maresca, and despite the side’s early elimination risk, he helped the side defend their lead. He posted a humorous message dedicated to a teammate after an incident during the win.
Wesley Fofana shares funny Filip Jorgensen message after Chelsea victory
Fofana posted a message after full-time on the team bus with himself and a message to Filip Jorgensen.
He captioned his message with: “Thanks you” after the defender was caught by the goalkeeper while attempting to punch a ball clear in the box.
Jorgensen has been given the chance in goal after Robert Sanchez’s red card against Man United, meaning he was suspended for the League Cup fixture.
It wasn’t the most convincing performance by the goalkeeper, however, as he only made one clearance, one high claim and an error leading to a shot.
Filip Jorgensen given lifeline to change Chelsea transfer plans
Chelsea’s defence has been criticised recently, especially after Sanchez’s latest red card and numerous mistakes from defenders.
Now, Jorgensen may be given a run in the first-team after Sanchez’s mistake, giving him an opportunity to impress.
| Filip Jorgensen | Match Stats |
| Clearances | 1 |
| Saves | 0 |
| Errors leading to shot | 1 |
| Long balls (successful) | 10 (5) |
Football Insider revealed Chelsea are planning to reignite interest in Maignan after having a summer approach rejected, but Jorgensen could change those plans.
The 23-year-old made 23 appearances last term, and with other keepers’ leaving, such as Kepa Arrizabalaga and Djordje Petrovic, this could be a crucial opportunity for Jorgensen to cement a first-team role, and potentially save the club funds.