Enzo Maresca has said Cole Palmer is being protected for Chelsea ’s Champions League clash against Atalanta. Palmer, who has struggled with a recurring groin injury this season, was absent from training ahead of Chelsea ’s trip to Bergamo.

Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer will miss Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Atalanta as he manages the forward’s return from injury.Palmer missed two months with a groin injury and then a

Chelsea had scored in every game in all competitions since their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on August 17. That streak ended in the dour 0-0 draw away at Bournemouth.

Chelsea have decided not to fast-track Emmanuel Emegha’s arrival from Strasbourg despite Liam Delap suffering another significant injury setback, with the club maintaining their long-planned timeline for the striker’s summer 2026 arrival.

LIAM DELAP was signed to be Chelsea’s answer to finally replace Diego Costa. And he’s halfway there at least, because he certainly has the attitude; it’s just the goals that are

Follow all the EPL action live from the Vitality Stadium, as Chelsea visits Bournemouth today, Saturday December 6, 2025.

Liam Delap is the latest player faced with the dilemma of whether to commit their international future to England or the Republic of Ireland.As was the case with Declan Rice, Jack Grealish and

Leeds picked up where they left off and looked so dynamic. Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson were set loose down the wings, Jaka Bijol monstered Liam Delap in the centre, the midfield three picked Chelsea pockets, while the two strikers tormented a misshapen away backline.