'Oh my heart' - Wesley Fofana creates Leicester City pandemonium with emotional goal on return

There are not many better times to score your first goal for Leicester City.

After breaking his leg and damaging his ankle ligaments against Villarreal back in August, Wesley Fofana finally returned to action on Thursday evening. On his first game back, 'Little Wes' sent the City faithful into pandemonium with his first goal for the club.

It was one that drew City level (1-1) with Rennes on the night and put his side 3-1 up on aggregate. There were emotional scenes after the ball hit the back of the net, with the young man running to celebrate with Brendan Rodgers and Kolo Toure.

There were wild celebrations on social media too. Here is how some fans reacted to the Fofana goal:

: I’m not crying you are. : Little Wes! So good to have you back. And from a corner! Come on, Leicester!

: Who else got emotional watching Fofana celebrate.... : FOFANA HAVE MY KIDS YOU SEXY MAN WHAT A GOAL

: Aaaarrrrggghhhhh lil wez!! I can't believe it!! What a flipping come back!! YEEEEESSSSSS I LOVE HIM SO MUCH! First game back after a horrific leg break and booooom. : Oh my heart. He scores and runs to BR for a hug. So pleased for him

: FOFANA IS THE WORLDS GREATEST CENTRE HALF, DON’T @ ME : Looking forward to buying tickets in the Wesley Fofana stand in 10 years!