Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior will hope to see his side improve when they return to action after the international break.
The Blues have lost four consecutive games across all competitions and sit sixth in the Premier League table, meaning they could miss out on a place in next season’s Champions League.
Next up for the west London side is an FA Cup quarter-final tie against Port Vale on April 4, before a home match against Manchester City in the league.
In the meantime, it is emerging that one of Chelsea’s attackers could be of interest to a Premier League rival this summer.
According to TalkSPORT, Newcastle United are interested in striker Liam Delap, who is enduring a tough debut season at Stamford Bridge.
Delap has struggled this season (Photo: Michael Zemanek/Alamy)
Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town last summer, having netted 12 goals for the Tractor Boys last term.
Since moving to west London, though, the Englishman has struggled to recreate his best form, scoring just two goals in 32 matches across all competitions so far.
According to the report, the ex-Manchester City man met with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe last year, prior to his move to Stamford Bridge, and the Magpies have retained their interest in the striker, who is the son of former Stoke City star Rory.
It is claimed that the striker, who cost Chelsea £30 million last summer, could be worth around £40 million now despite his lack of goals this term.
Newcastle are said to be on the hunt for reinforcements in attack, despite signing both Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa during last summer’s transfer window.
Delap’s contract with the Blues is set to run until the end of the 2030/31 campaign, with the Englishman having signed a long-term deal when joining the club last year.