'The vibes': Chelsea loanee David Fofana lauds his 'crazy' home debut for Burnley during dramatic Fulham draw

David Fofana certainly felt the buzz of Turf Moor after bagging the goals that clinched Burnley a last-gasp point against Fulham.
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The Chelsea loanee halved the deficit with a header from Lorenz Assignon’s cross before completing the comeback in stoppage-time, bundling home from close range.

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The 21-year-old celebrated wildly with the home support, jumping over the advertising boards and running straight over to embrace the fans – earning him a booking from the referee.

Fofana already appears to be something of a cult hero despite only making two substitute appearances so far, but the Ivorian suggests the feeling is very much mutual.

“I’m so happy to score two goals and to score my first goals for Burnley, I’m so happy with that,” he told Clarets+.

“I’m here to help the team, so I will do the best I can.

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: David Datro Fofana of Burnley celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Fulham FC at Turf Moor on February 03, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: David Datro Fofana of Burnley celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Fulham FC at Turf Moor on February 03, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: David Datro Fofana of Burnley celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Fulham FC at Turf Moor on February 03, 2024 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

“When you score the last goal in the 90th minute, for me it’s crazy because it’s the last, last time so it was crazy.

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“Before I came on he [the manager] told me to stay focused, because we need you. We want you to help the team.

“He said ‘why not also score?’ and I told him ‘I will score’. I was focused on that, to help the team.

“It was an amazing first experience at Turf Moor. When I score I always celebrate with the fans. I like the vibes and everything.”