“They Ain’t Ready” — Arsenal star William Saliba sends bold message to Chelsea defender after tough Man City loss

Chelsea’s Premier League season didn’t start as planned with a 2-0 defeat at home to reigning champions Manchester City. But amidst the disappointment, there was a glimmer of hope for the Blues in the form of Wesley Fofana’s return to action as Arsenal defender William Saliba sends an encouraging message.

Fofana’s impressive comeback and William Saliba message

Making his first league appearance since May 2023, Fofana delivered a strong performance against a formidable City attack.

The 23-year-old defender who has been sidelined by a long-term injury played the full match and showed signs of the talent that made him a key signing for Chelsea.

After the match, Fofana took to Instagram to reflect on the loss expressing his determination for the team to come back stronger. His post caught the attention of his former teammate Arsenal’s William Saliba. The two defenders played together at Saint-Etienne before their moves to the Premier League.

Saliba (now an Arsenal standout) responded to Fofana’s post with an encouraging and somewhat provocative three-word comment: “They ain’t ready.”

The message was likely a show of support for his friend but also hinted at Fofana’s potential to make a significant impact as the season progresses.

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The future of Chelsea’s defense

Chelsea’s backline, featuring Fofana and the promising Levi Colwill, showed potential against Manchester City despite the result. As Fofana regains full fitness, his partnership with Colwill could become the cornerstone of Chelsea’s defense.

While conceding two goals in their opening match wasn’t ideal, there is hope that the Blues can find the consistency in defense that has eluded them in recent seasons. With Fofana back in action and players like Malo Gusto, Reece James, and Marc Cucurella in the mix, Chelsea’s defensive prospects look brighter.

The road ahead is challenging, but with Fofana’s return and Saliba’s motivating words, Chelsea fans have reason to believe that their team’s defense might just surprise everyone this season.