The equaliser in Chelsea’s 2–1 defeat to Fulham last midweek was Delap’s first Premier League goal for his new employers after 560 barren minutes. Injury and suspension has hampered the 22-year-old’s first six months in west London. He heads into the second half of the season with more cards (three) than goals (two) across all competitions.

Liam Rosenior has defended Robert Sanchez ’s two high-profile errors against Arsenal by claiming: “I am asking him to do things he hasn’t done before”. Rosenior has also revealed he told the goalkeeper before the match that for any individual errors he makes, the team are culpable rather than him personally.

Viktor Gyokeres starred in Arsenal's 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg victory over Chelsea, and a moment with Blues head coach Liam Rosenior has raised some eyebrows

Palmer missed Chelsea’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg loss against Arsenal on Wednesday due to a thigh injury

Liam Delap has hailed Liam Rosenior as an ‘incredible coach’ after reuniting with the new Chelsea coach in West London.Rosenior has been named Chelsea head coach on a long-term deal, arriving as

Former Chelsea player and coach Jody Morris has told Liam Rosenior he needs to get Champions League football or his job could be under threat.Rosenior was announced as Chelsea’s new head coach last

Liam Rosenior feels ‘lucky’ to call on players such as Alejandro Garnacho - Garnacho was introduced by Rosenior on 53 minutes and struck twice.

LIAM ROSENIOR will be out to settle a 12-year score with Mikel Arteta when they face off at Stamford Bridge tonight. New boss Rosenior makes his home bow for Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final