Wesley Fofana sends message to Chelsea January signing Mathis Amougou after £12m man makes Stamford Bridge debut vs Southampton

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Enzo Maresca will be delighted that there were no issues for Chelsea as they took on 20^th placed Southampton in the Premier League.

A dominant 4-0 win helped the Blues return to the top four, and temporarily ease some concerns that have been building amongst the fanbase.

Chelsea fans were protesting Todd Boehly and co before the game, as they showed their discontent at the direction the club is going under the current ownership.

This anger seemed to follow supporters into the ground, with them loudly jeering Filip Jorgensen when he was patient in possession at the back.

With the game wrapped up before half-time, Maresca had the opportunity to introduce a number of youngsters off the bench.

One of those who was on show for the first time in a Chelsea shirt was Mathis Amougou after he was the club’s only permanent signing of the summer.

The midfielder was brought in for £12m, and has been seen amongst the substitutes in recent weeks amongst an ongoing injury crisis at Stamford Bridge.

Despite featuring for just seven minutes, Amougou looked tidy in possession and sharp in getting the ball back for his side, who were pushing for a fifth goal.

A Chelsea debut is something to be proud of whatever the situation, and countryman Wesley Fofana was quick to share his delight that the youngster had made his first appearance for the club.

He said: “Congrats lil bro” in a post on his Instagram story after the game.

Fofana was in the Chelsea squad for the first time since December as he looks to be ahead of schedule in his return from injury.

Chelsea’s plan for Mathis Amougou

Amougou has been in first team training since he made the deadline day switch to Chelsea, although it doesn’t seem as if minutes are going to be regularly offered this season.

The manager is not putting him at the forefront of his plans, with Maresca saying Amougou needs time to adapt before becoming a first team star at Stamford Bridge.

The most obvious solution would see him spend next season on loan at Strasbourg, essentially swapping places with Andrey Santos, who will be with the first team next season.

The Brazilian has impressed greatly in Ligue 1 this season, with Chelsea excited about the prospect of having him as a midfield option going forwards.