Wesley Fofana admits it's been a very difficult first season with Chelsea.

The former Leicester City defender arrived in the summer.

"It's difficult for everybody because you see Chelsea in this position, and for sure everybody is not happy," the centre-back told Sky Sports.

"But it's football. Some seasons, you are good. Some seasons, you are bad.

"Everybody is staying focused for next season now, to train more and push more to return to a high level."

He also said: "For sure, it's painful.

"Chelsea is a big club in England and Europe. You see the points behind Man City, or Arsenal, and it's difficult, because this club is the rival.

"It's difficult [to explain why the season has been difficult].

"New [owners] coming, new players coming, new coaches. In the Premier League, every team is strong and you don't have time. You play in the Champions League as well, so it's difficult.

"I don't know exactly why it's a bad season but, for sure, it's the players, it's the club, it's everybody. It's not just the coaches coming and going, it's not just the [owner], it's not just the new players. It's everybody. We are the same team. When it's bad, everybody is bad."