Cole Palmer progress, Delap concerns and midfield setbacksChelsea’s recent upturn in results has brought a sense of stability back to Stamford Bridge, but the availability

Estevao 'problem' revealed as Chelsea dealt new injury blow for Newcastle clash - Blues will be without Brazilian sensation for tough St James’ Park trip, Enzo Maresca has confirmed

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea has seen a 44% spike in injuries after competing in the supersized Club World Cup this year, according to findings published on Tuesday. But the newly expanded tournament has so far had a “minimal impact” on injuries overall, the latest edition of the Men’s European Football Injury Index found.

Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final against Cardiff City.

Chelsea fans are again sitting through a prolonged absence for their young English striker, as Liam Delap injury news is again in season after he was forced off in the first half at Bournemouth on Saturday. Delap was tussling with Bournemouth center back Marcos Senesi in the penalty box and both fell to the floor.

Chelsea are hopeful striker Liam Delap will be back in four weeks after sustaining a shoulder injury against Bournemouth.

While Palmer is back to full match fitness having featured in the past three games, Maresca is keen to protect the England international from suffering any further setbacks. The Chelsea boss has revealed he will be omitted against Cardiff on Tuesday to ensure he’s not overloaded.

Chelsea forward Liam Delap may face another spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury after being forced off in the first half of Saturday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Bournemouth, manager Enzo Maresca said.

Chelsea got back to winning ways against Everton on Saturday as they won 2-0 thanks to first half goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto.

Fortunately, Cardiff are a third-division team, and they were unable to take advantage of them, even if Filip Jörgensen was forced into at least one excellent save to keep the game scoreless. The second half started out with more of the same,