Cole Palmer, Laim Delap, Benoit Badiashile latest news and return dates - Cole Palmer continuing his recovery from groin issue ahead of some big games in November

Maresca conceded after the game that Pedro was carrying an injury and is part of a Chelsea core who are not 100 per cent fit. “Joao is not training every day because he’s managing a little bit himself from the injury problem,” the Italian said, as per Football London.

Enzo Maresca revealed several of his key Chelsea players are carrying injuries after his side slipped to a late 2-1 defeat against Sunderland. Chemsdine Talbi’s injury-time winner continued Sunderland’s superb start to the Premier League season,

That has now happened, with Delap back out on the grass at Cobham on Thursday as in-form Chelsea prepare for the visit of promoted Sunderland to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League this weekend, aiming for a fifth successive victory across all competitions.

Chelsea face a dangerous Brighton team on Saturday as they look to recover from last week's loss to Manchester United

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed that Liam Delap is in line to make his return from injury within the next week. During the early stages of the final game before the September international break against Fulham, Delap suffered a hamstring injury that had ramifications for Chelsea's plans in the transfer market.

It's difficult to overstate Cole Palmer's importance to Chelsea, but it's probably reflected in how determined head coach Enzo Maresca has been to have him at his disposal this season despite a persistent,

Enzo Maresca has defended Chelsea striker Joao Pedro, who has come under criticism after extending his goalscoring drought in the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.

Chemsdine Talbi scored a late, late winner as we move up to second in the league, here’s how Andy rated the lads!