Chelsea have been linked with a move for Ipswich striker Liam Delap in recent days, amid reports of a £30 million relegation clause in his contract. Maresca was asked about Delap in his pre-match press conference, and led onto explaining his ideal profile for a striker.

But focus has now shifted back to domestic action and Chelsea can't afford to slip up, particularly against sides at the other end of the table. Heading into gameweek 32, Ipswich are 12 points from safety and look set to return to the Championship after just one season in the top-flight.

Chelsea have Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson back in the starting XI for tonight’s Premier League visit of Tottenham. Palmer missed the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal before the international break with what was described as a minor muscle injury and pulled out of England duty as a result.