WESLEY FOFANA has lifted the lid on his “painful” first season at Chelsea.
The Blues have endured a difficult campaign despite a £600million investment into the squad.
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Two managerial sackings have accompanied the club’s miserable season, which sees them languishing in the bottom half.
Fofana, 22, himself has also had a tricky start to life at Stamford Bridge, with a knee injury keeping him out for a large part of the season following his £70million transfer from Leicester.
Speaking to Sky Sports about his injury issues he said: “When you have a big injury, then you come back and you have a little injury again, it’s difficult for the mentality and the body.
“But I try to give everything for the team and the club.
“Then, after this, you have more experience. You know your body more and that’s good.
“You know that sometimes, when you want to push, push, push, just listen to your body and stay calm.”
However, Fofana believes there are a number of factors which attribute to Chelsea’s struggles.
He explained: “It’s difficult [to explain]. New [owners] coming, new players coming, new coaches.
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“In the Premier League, every team is strong and you don’t have time. You play in the Champions League as well, so it’s difficult.
“I don’t know exactly why it’s a bad season but, for sure, it’s the players, it’s the club, it’s everybody.
“It’s not just the coaches coming and going, it’s not just the [owner], it’s not just the new players. It’s everybody. We are the same team. When it’s bad, everybody is bad.”
Ahead of their game against Manchester City, he said: “It’s difficult for everybody because you see Chelsea in this position, and for sure everybody is not happy.
“But it’s football. Some seasons, you are good. Some seasons, you are bad.
“Everybody is staying focused for next season now, to train more and push more to return to a high level.”
On the club’s league position he added: “For sure, it’s painful.
“Chelsea is a big club in England and Europe. You see the points behind Man City, or Arsenal, and it’s difficult, because this club is the rival.”
Chelsea sit 42 points behind champions Man City ahead of their clash later today.
Whats more, City ace Erling Haaland has a goal haul which is EQUAL to the entirety of Chelsea’s team this season.