Chelsea injury latest shapes Maresca’s challenge ahead of Everton testChelsea enter another pivotal week defined not only by results but by the state of a squad continually stretched, reshaped and

After one feisty exchange between the two, Senesi landed awkwardly on Delap leaving the striker in real pain. The 22-year-old was left clutching his right shoulder as he left the pitch after 31 minutes, replaced by Marc Guiu.

Chelsea are hopeful striker Liam Delap will be back in four weeks after sustaining a shoulder injury against Bournemouth.

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Cardiff City.

Chelsea are now leading the race to sign a "superstar" Premier League player, who wants to leave his current club. The Blues brought a four-game winless run across all competitions to an end on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a 2-0 victory against Everton at Stamford Bridge, with goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto securing all three points.

Enzo Maresca insisted that Liam Delap "will be important" for Chelsea despite the striker's disappointing goalscoring form so far this season.

Mick Brown believes Chelsea are concerned about Liam Delap following his latest injury blow and reported interest from Aston Villa.

Chelsea are hopeful that Liam Delap will have recovered in four weeks from his shoulder injury, which is not as bad as first feared. The striker had to be substituted 31 minutes into Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Bournemouth after Cherries defender Marcos Senesi landed awkwardly on Delap.

LIAM DELAP was signed to be Chelsea’s answer to finally replace Diego Costa. And he’s halfway there at least, because he certainly has the attitude; it’s just the goals that are