Sun Apr 13 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea’s Fofana Out for Season, Ipswich Eyeing Historic Double
**London, England** – Chelsea’s season has taken another blow with the news that defender Wesley Fofana will miss the remainder of the campaign after undergoing hamstring surgery. The injury adds to Chelsea’s woes, with midfielders Romeo Lavia and Marc Guiu also sidelined, though manager Enzo Maresca hopes for their return before season’s end.
Meanwhile, Ipswich Town, who stunned Chelsea with a 2-0 victory at Portman Road in December, are preparing for a crucial match at Stamford Bridge. The Tractor Boys are aiming for a rare league double over Chelsea, a feat they last achieved in the 1978-79 season. Their chances are complicated by a hamstring injury to Omari Hutchinson, who missed last weekend’s game. Several other Ipswich players also remain out injured.
Despite their recent struggles – scoring only 17 goals in 15 league matches since December 21st – Chelsea are striving for a sixth consecutive Premier League home win. They have a strong defensive record, keeping clean sheets in four of their last five league games. However, Ipswich, despite their injury problems, will be looking to build on their impressive away record this season, having earned 65% of their points on the road – a statistic only bettered by two teams in Premier League history. A victory would mark their first consecutive away wins in the top flight since February 2002.
Liam Delap’s impressive 12 goals for Ipswich this season adds to the intrigue. Only three other players aged 22 or younger have scored 12 or more goals for a newly promoted side in a Premier League season. The match promises a fascinating clash between a Chelsea side battling injuries and a determined Ipswich team looking to make history.
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