Overview
- Liam Delap is suspended for Saturday’s trip to Tottenham after two bookings in seven minutes during the 4-3 Carabao Cup win at Wolves.
- Enzo Maresca said Delap apologised in the dressing room and clarified that remarks about the striker were misunderstood in translation.
- The manager backed Delap’s long‑term potential but stressed he must improve his focus and decision‑making on the pitch.
- Chelsea have had five red cards in their last nine matches, with Maresca acknowledging some dismissals were avoidable and insisting the team must learn.
- Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are available for Spurs, while Cole Palmer remains out as Chelsea balance discipline with selection needs.