Chelsea Manager Maresca Plans Squad Rotation Including Delap for Carabao Cup Clash vs Wolves

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is set to rotate his squad for the Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Wolves, aiming to rest key players such as Joao Pedro, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez, who have been playing through injuries. Liam Delap, the striker who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since late August, is available for selection and is expected to play limited minutes as he gradually returns to full fitness. Maresca emphasized the importance of the Carabao Cup, noting Chelsea are just three games away from the final and stressing the need to approach each game with focus and desire. The manager highlighted the necessity of protecting players to maintain squad fitness for the long season ahead, suggesting several changes to the starting XI. Despite the rotation, Chelsea are favored to win against Wolves, who have struggled this season without a Premier League victory. Delap's return provides a boost for Chelsea's attacking options, although he will be eased back into action cautiously.