22-year-old Chelsea player is now back in full first-team training after injury

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Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has taken to Instagram to confirm that he is back in full training after his injury woes.

The 22-year-old has struggled to really get going as a Blue since his big-money move from Leicester City last summer.

He looked set to announce himself after opening his account at Stamford Bridge against AC Milan early in Graham Potter’s reign.

However, he was forced off with injury in the first half, and is yet to be seen since.

There were reports that he had suffered a setback in a behind closed doors match as the Blues who weren’t present at the World Cup looked to regain match fitness.

This saw the likes of Reece James get much needed minutes, with him in the process of making his second return from injury since domestic football came back.

Fofana is now seemingly getting closer to his personal return to the pitch, with his Instagram story of him training without any sort of knee support bringing plenty of encouragement to Chelsea fans.

His time away from the first team has made it a lot less obvious where he is going to feature for the Blues, due to the new formation brought in by Potter.

With a back four being far preferred by the manager, this leaves space for only two natural centre-backs.

Thiago Silva will remain a lock in when fit for the time being, fresh off the news that he is closing in on signing a contract extension with the club.

He is currently being partnered by Benoit Badiashile, who has been impressing greatly since making his move to the club last month.

It may be a case of it will be sporadic appearances for the former Leicester man for now, continuing to learn from Silva before eventually becoming the heir to his position.