Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that striker Liam Delap will miss tomorrow's Premier League home clash against Sunderland, but he's expected to return for the Carabao Cup fourth-round meeting with Wolves next Wednesday. The news comes after Chelsea's midweek 5-1 Champions League demolition of Ajax, a game that saw the club's young stars shine brightly, as reported by Softfootball .
Chelsea now turn their attention to the Premier League, where they will host newly promoted but high-flying Sunderland at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are chasing a third consecutive home win in all competitions, as reported by Softfootball .
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X account , Maresca revealed that Delap, who's been sidelined since August with a hamstring injury picked up against Fulham, took part in his first full training session on Thursday. Maresca said: