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 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.

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.

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

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

Liam Delap was Chelsea’s first signing of the summer transfer window as the club moved quickly to address what was seen as a primary area of weakness last season, striker. João Pedro soon followed, with Nicolas Jackson hitting the old dusty trail on (at least for now).

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,