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Brendan Rodgers has accused Wesley Fofana’s agent of a “cheap shot” as the defender completed a move to Chelsea from Leicester.
After a protracted saga, the 21-year-old joined Thomas Tuchel’s side for £70m during the final days of the transfer window.
A message appeared on Fofana’s Instagram account on Wednesday accusing Leicester of making “false and misleading comments” amid the saga while also aiming a dig at Rodgers, saying he “exposed” the defender.
But Rodgers does not believe his former centre-back is to blame.
He said: “I would say the post didn’t come from Wesley. I know that for sure because of my experiences where I had a message from Wesley.
“The post is a cheap shot towards the end from people, rather than him. The kid is a great lad. I’m not happy he has left because I’ve lost a top player.
“I’m not going to sit here and destroy a young lad when I know really where the message has come from. We’re sad he has gone, we wish him all the…
