Chelsea injury news: Wesley Fofana status revealed after fitness issues, bizarre social media development

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has insisted that Wesley Fofana remains happy with life at Stamford Bridge.

Fofana has not played a single minute for the Blues - competitively or in friendlies - since the middle of March courtesy of a hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, the France international unusually decided to delete all references to Chelsea - including in his bio and photos - on his Instagram earlier this week.

As a result, speculation naturally started over whether he was angling for a move away from the world champions before the end of the summer transfer window.

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Maresca speaks on Fofana fitness, social media activity

Speaking to reporters at a press conference ahead of Friday's Premier League fixture against West Ham United, Maresca claimed that the 24-year-old was "very happy" in West London.

While saying that he did not know the reason behind his social media activity, the Italian added that Fofana was in contention to "get some minutes" against the Hammers.

Maresca said: "I spoke with Wes every day and he is very happy. He is joining all the sessions with us. He is very happy.

"He was on the bench against [Crystal] Palace but from tomorrow he can get some minutes. We are happy and he is happy. Unfortunately I do not have any idea [about his Instagram activity]."

When pushed on the reaction from a small portion of Chelsea fans on social media, he added: "Wes is happy. We are happy. There is nothing to add on that.

"Abuse, as you said, is never good. Not good for Wes, or any player, any human being in the world but it is something we can't control."

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Any chance of a Lavia return?

Maresca revealed that Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile were still not ready to return to action, the former having previously suggested that he may be available on Friday on social media.

As it stands, Badiashile remains likely to return in September, with Levi Colwill a long-term absentee due to an ACL injury.

Tosin Adarabioyo was declared fit by Maresca and will challenge Trevoh Chalobah and Josh Acheampong for a starting role at the London Stadium.