Chelsea hope they will only be missing Liam Delap for a maximum of four weeks following his freak shoulder injury.
Delap picked up his problem in Saturday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Bournemouth, sparking fears that the 22-year-old could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he had his right arm supported in a sling.
While Enzo Maresca declined to give a timeline at his pre-Atalanta press conference, it is now understood that Chelsea believe he can return within four weeks, which would be a boost.
Delap’s injury is not as serious as first feared with a hectic schedule coming fast.