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.

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.

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).

Liam Delap's latest injury has provided another blow for Chelsea, and they are already in position to respond to the setback.

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 striker Liam Delap is reportedly set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after he picked up a shoulder injury in the 0-0 draw with Bournemouth. Delap was handed his second successive Premier League start on Saturday as Enzo Maresca ’s side travelled to the south coast.

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,