Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that striker Liam Delap could be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks following his hamstring injury against Fulham before the international break.
Tottenham and Chelsea are both competing to sign Swiss international attacking midfielder Ruben Vargas from Sevilla, with Spurs ready to pay andamp;pound;27.5 million in the January transfer window, and Chelsea considering a part-exchange deal with the La Liga outfit that could include Benoit Badiashile. It is understood though that Spurs are in pole position to secure the 27-year-old’s signature.
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer could be sidelined for three to six weeks after picking up a groin injury against Manchester United in the Premier League.