Chelsea boss Maresca vows to 'protect players' with rotation

The Blues visit Wolves in the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday, looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home loss to Sunderland in the Premier League. LONDON - Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he will continue to rotate his side as they attempt to compete on four fronts this season. The Blues visit Wolves in the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday, looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home loss to Sunderland in the Premier League. Maresca has been using the depth of his large squad this season, making 10 changes for their 5-1 Champions League win over Ajax last week. "We need to rotate," Maresca said on Tuesday."We need to protect the players because if we go with the same XI, we are going to struggle during the season."I don't know if it's going to be nine or 10 like it was from Forest to Ajax, but for sure, we need to make some to rotate and help protect the players." Striker Liam Delap, signed from relegated Ipswich, could return for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in August. "Liam completed the whole session with us yesterday with no problems and he is available for tomorrow," Maresca said. "We have to be careful with Liam and 90 minutes, no. He has been out for two months, so he needs to be gradually brought back up to 100 percent." South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources. Ouaddou Urges Pirates to Bounce Back After CAF Champions League ExitOrlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou calls on his team to quickly recover from their CAF Champions League exit and focus on their upcoming Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal against Magesi FC. The Buccaneers were defeated by Saint-Éloi Lupopo in a penalty shootout after a spirited comeback in the second leg. Read more " Cardoso Anticipates Tougher Tests for Sundowns in CAF Champions League Group StageMamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso warns his team to expect a significant challenge in the CAF Champions League group stages, despite a comfortable win over Remo Stars. He reflects on past experiences where seemingly weaker opponents proved difficult and highlights the importance of staying focused in the competition. Read more " Lyle Foster's Premier League Journey: From Orlando Pirates to BurnleySouth African striker Lyle Foster's path to the English Premier League, examining his time with Orlando Pirates, his record-breaking transfer fee, and his fit with Burnley. The article highlights his playing style and compares his current success with his past experiences, including upcoming matches for both Burnley and Orlando Pirates. Read more " CAF Champions League 2025/26 Group Stage Lineup Taking Shape After Qualifying RoundsThe 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage is taking shape, with 14 teams already qualified, including Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Esperance. The group stage draw will take place on November 3rd in Johannesburg. Read more " 'Only league, cups can save Bucs season after CAF ouster'Dinha says Pirates must go all out for remaining trophies after St Lupopo setback Read more " Pirates' Champions League exit a blessing in disguise?Orlando Pirates' painful exit from the CAF Champions League could be a blessing in disguise for the Buccaneers. Read more "