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

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

Ex-Chelsea star William Gallas has revealed who he believes the Blues should sign this January, as their lack of striking options rears its head once again following a second injury in quick succession for summer signing Liam Delap.

CHELSEA are set to be without Liam Delap for an extended period of time once again. The £30million striker dislocated his shoulder in the 0-0 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday. According to

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.

Liam Delap ’s shoulder injury has given Chelsea a decision to make ahead of the January transfer window, but they do not intend on changing their plans. The 22-year-old started away at Bournemouth on Saturday but had to be taken off just after the half-hour mark.

Chelsea have no plans to recall Nicolas Jackson from his loan spell at Bayern Munich or to push through a move for Strasbourg's Emmanuel Emegha to cover Liam Delap's injury. The Blues will continue with Marc Guiu,

Cole Palmer is still enduring pain and is not yet capable of playing three matches a week for Chelsea, head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed, as he provided an update on the Blues talisman's fitness after his return to action earlier this month.