Chelsea have received a major lift just days before their clash with Aston Villa on Saturday, with a key player spotted returning to training.
The Blues have once again been plagued by injuries this season, following a hectic summer transfer window and a demanding fixture list so far.
Several new signings arrived in the offseason, but some have been hit harder by fitness issues than others.
Fresh striker Liam Delap has struggled to make an immediate impact, hampered by recurring injuries that have prevented him from building any consistent rhythm in a Chelsea jersey.
Delap recently sidelined once more, he’ll be eager to feature this weekend as Chelsea host Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. A strong showing could kickstart his form and silence his doubters—it’s time for him to deliver.
Images shared on Delap’s personal Instagram account on Tuesday evening show him rejoining training sessions.
This indicates that, with additional sessions today and Friday, he stands a solid chance of at least making the substitutes’ bench against Villa.
Notably, the photos depict him in full team training rather than solo work, which is an encouraging indicator of his recovery progress.
It remains to be seen if he’ll earn a spot in the squad, but his potential availability would be a significant advantage for Chelsea and head coach Enzo Maresca, adding much-needed depth up front.