When Aston Villa take to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca anticipates both Liam Delap and Estevao to be available.
Delap is recovering from a shoulder injury that he suffered on December 6 in the £30 million ($40) draw against Bournemouth. A lengthy layoff for the $5 million striker is possible.
Since leaving Ipswich in the summer, the 22-year-old has missed roughly 10 weeks of the season, most of it with a groin problem he experienced on his first home debut in August, scoring his first Premier League goal since then.
Maresca has more options now thanks to Estevao’s return, who hasn’t started since coming on as a late substitute in the December 13 win over Everton.
Estevao and Liam Delap are both available, according to Maresca. We were unsure of Delap’s exact length of time. Very pleased with both. ”
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Although Rodriguez has been excellent this year for third-placed Villa, Maresca was content to support his man, saying: “I love Cole and Cole is my player. Thomas (Tuchel), the manager of England, has a good choice, but ultimately he makes his decision. ”
Reece James has impressed for fourth-placed Chelsea after a number of poor campaign injuries, helping them overcome a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with Newcastle.
When Maresca inquired whether James was acting the way he wanted, she responded, “Absolutely, yes. He is developing in terms of leadership and playing more minutes. Because he can be a leader first, and then because he can be in charge, we are happy.
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