Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson among 12 Chelsea players training separately

Chelsea has 12 players training separately from their first-team group, according to recent football.london reports. Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, and Mykhailo Mudryk are part of this group, alongside Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi, Jordan Henderson, and Danny Welbeck. The separate unit is not a repeat of last season's "bomb squad," but rather a diverse collection of players undergoing sessions separately from Xabi Alonso's main squad at Cobham.

This development comes just days before Chelsea's Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage. New signing Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck are part of the setup as they get up to speed with individual workload requirements and session structures. Chelsea has 41 first-team players on their official website, including several academy prospects.

Several players from the separate group, including Delap, Jackson, and Mudryk, are being made available for transfer. Delap is on the market for over £50 million, while Jackson can depart if his £65 million valuation is met. Emmanuel Emegha is expected to feature in Alonso's plans for the 2026/27 season, competing alongside Welbeck and Joao Pedro for the No. 9 spot at Stamford Bridge.

Disasi and Tosin are also anticipated to move on, with Mudryk being loaned out but still needing a temporary destination.