Liam Delap - illness
Chelsea striker Liam Delap (22) emains a doubt for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brentford as he continues to recover from illness. The striker was not in training on Thursday and is still confined to home while working his way back to full fitness. A late decision is expected on his availability, with Delap hoping to be fit in time for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Pafos. (Source: Softfootball)
Update Thursday 15 January 2026
🎙️|Liam Rosenior: ‘Liam is still at home recovering at the moment, as is Jamie Gittens. Our club doctors are doing everything they can to contain what looks to be a virus, because some members of our staff have gone down with it as well.¨(Source: Chelsea)
🚨🗣️ Liam Rosenior on the fitness of his players:
— Softfootball (@thesoftfootball) January 15, 2026
"Cole Palmer, the game came too early for him. Hopefully he'll be able to train on Friday. He had a minor strain on his thigh."
"Reece had a big knock on his hip, it was too sore for him today."
"Jamie was ill last night, Delap… pic.twitter.com/WmGgz268J4