Chelsea have a huge game against Aston Villa on Saturday, with their opponents sitting seven points above them in the Premier League.
It is why Chelsea need a win as they look to secure Champions League qualification again.
Enzo Maresca will be boosted by the return of Estevao Willian, who missed the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Newcastle United last weekend.
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However, Estevao is not the only Chelsea star who is set to be available again.
Pedro Neto, Estevao and Liam Delap of Chelsea line up
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Estevao Willian and Liam Delap both available for Aston Villa clash
Liam Delap was also absent for Chelsea’s draw at St James’ Park due to a shoulder injury.
It was his second injury of the season, but Maresca has confirmed in his pre-match press conference that both Delap and Estevao are ready to play against Villa.
He told Nizaar Kinsella and other reporters: “[Estevao] is back. He is available for Saturday. And also Liam Delap, he is available for Saturday.”
The former has only managed to make six starts in the Premier League this term and is yet to score.
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However, Delap did find the back of the net in Chelsea’s stunning 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Before Maresca’s press conference, Delap had been seen in training, but Chelsea fans now have official confirmation that their striker is fully fit again.
After Villa, the Club World Cup winners take on Bournemouth. They have already faced Andoni Iraola’s side this month, drawing 0-0 with them at the Vitality Stadium.
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