Liam Delap
22-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 12/27/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Delap makes the move to Chelsea where his biggest concern will be minutes since he's not a guaranteed starter like he was at Ipswich Town. The addition of Joao Pedro adds to those concerns, meaning Delap could now see a majorly reduced role. He was an efficient finisher with Ipswich Town and has the talent to thrive with a Chelsea attack that should create plenty of chances. Joao Pedro is likely going to open the season as the starter, making Delap a risky proposition, if he earns the starting job through injury or form he would be a top attacking option immediately.
Likely against Aston Villa
Delap (shoulder) is likely going to be available for next week's clash against Aston Villa, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "Liam and Estevao are both doing well and we think they could probably both be back for the next game against Aston Villa. With Liam, we said that since his [hamstring] injury we didn't know exactly for how long [he'd be out] but he's progressing very well."
ANALYSIS
Delap is progressing well in his rehabilitation from the shoulder injury he suffered against Bournemouth and could be in line to be back available for next week's clash against Aston Villa. This is positive news for the Blues since he is a regular starter when fit and could be set for a decent role during the two last fixtures of the year if deemed fit enough to return. Joao Pedro is expected to replace him as the striker until he returns.
Delap is progressing well in his rehabilitation from the shoulder injury he suffered against Bournemouth and could be in line to be back available for next week's clash against Aston Villa. This is positive news for the Blues since he is a regular starter when fit and could be set for a decent role during the two last fixtures of the year if deemed fit enough to return. Joao Pedro is expected to replace him as the striker until he returns.
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Timeline to return uncertain
Delap (shoulder) is expected to miss several weeks due to an injury but his timeline remains uncertain, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London. "We don't know yet. It can be still two, three, four weeks. We don't know exactly how many days he needs."
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Avoids fracture
Delap (shoulder) avoided a fracture, manager Enzo Maresca announced Monday. "Liam, fortunately, there is no fracture, which is good news."
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Set to miss several weeks
Delap (shoulder) is set to miss six to eight weeks due to injury, according to Alex Crook from talkSPORT.
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Off early Saturday
Delap was off in the 31st minute of Saturday's match against Bournemouth due to an apparent shoulder injury, according to manager Enzo Maresca, per Bobby Vincent of Football London. "Yeah, unfortunately, he was already out two months, and he has to be out again. We don't know for how long, but it looks quite bad, his shoulder."
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Strikes as substitute
Delap scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once accurately during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Barcelona.
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Will have to choose where to play
Delap will have to choose whether to play in the FIFA Club World Cup or the European U21 Championship, but Chelsea are keen on the striker playing in the club tournament if he ends up signing with the club, according to The Telegraph.
ANALYSIS
Delap has yet to complete the move to Chelsea, but based on how advanced talks are between both parties, it would be a surprise if the 22-year-old striker doesn't join the Blues in the coming weeks. The 22-year-old looks set to complete his move from Ipswich Town after impressing with the Tractor Boys in the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Delap has yet to complete the move to Chelsea, but based on how advanced talks are between both parties, it would be a surprise if the 22-year-old striker doesn't join the Blues in the coming weeks. The 22-year-old looks set to complete his move from Ipswich Town after impressing with the Tractor Boys in the 2024-25 Premier League season.