Romero has missed four consecutive matches across the league, Champions League and Carabao Cup with an adductor injury.

Gittens looked to have settled the game as he half-volleyed a thunderous effort in off the post after 89 minutes to restore Chelsea’s two-goal lead, but Wolves responded immediately through Moller Wolfe to set up a nervy finish.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said Liam Delap apologised immediately to his team-mates following his red card in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Wolves, but that the striker must learn quickly to stamp indiscipline out of his game.

A deal with Chelsea worth a reported £40 million ($52.8 million) was belatedly wrapped up at the end of August. Maresca has used Garnacho sparingly since which—as he is at pains to outline—was a direct consequence of the summer standoff.

Chelsea going for a new goalkeeper is something that the club have often tried to sweep under the rug and shut down any such transfer rumour as they clearly do not want to unsettl

The left-sided attacker has started the campaign in great fashion, reportedly sparking interest from some of the biggest clubs around.

Chelsea vs Ajax will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will start at 8 p.m. local time in London, England, at Stamford Bridge. The match is not on TV in the U.S., but it will be available through streaming services. The match will also be available in the UK and the Netherlands.

Chelsea recorded the first win of their Women's Champions League campaign at the second attempt, storming past Paris FC 4-0 to ease their recent goal-scoring worries.

Chelsea Women face Paris FC Women in the Women's Champions League. Get match details, betting tips, predictions and TV info for the big game at Stamford Bridge