A points deduction is a possible punishment for the Londoners if found guilty over illegal payments to agents between 2009 and 2022, although it’s thought a fine is more likely.
Meanwhile, he’s confirmed they’ll be without forward Liam Delap for “ten to 12 weeks”.
The striker, who moved to Stamford Bridge for £30-million from Ipswich in the summer, suffered a hamstring injury in their 2-nil Premier League victory over Fulham before the international break.



