Wesley Fofana sees red against Burnley as Chelsea’s discipline woes grow
Wesley Fofana’s sending-off against Burnley has once again put Chelsea’s discipline under the spotlight, as the defender became the latest Blue to see red in a turbulent Premier League campaign.
The French centre-back received a second yellow card for a foul on James Ward-Prowse in the second half of the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, leaving his teammates to finish the game with ten men.
Fofana had already been booked earlier in the match, and his dismissal added to the frustration of a Chelsea side that conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to Zian Flemming. His red card is Chelsea’s sixth in the league this season, a statistic that underlines how often individual lapses are costing Liam Rosenior’s team at key moments.
Across all competitions, eight Chelsea players have now been sent off in 2025/26, with Fofana’s name added to a list that already includes Malo Gusto, Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella in Premier League action.
For Fofana, who has battled injuries and is still trying to build rhythm and consistency, this latest setback is a harsh blow in a season where he needs minutes as much as the club needs calm heads.
