Liam Delap
22-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
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.
Clears suspension
Delap is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.
ANALYSIS
Delap has served his suspension following his straight red card against Wolves in the Carabao Cup and is set to return in the next contest. The striker could return straight into the starting XI for the Blues since he was a regular starter prior to his long term hamstring injury.
Delap has served his suspension following his straight red card against Wolves in the Carabao Cup and is set to return in the next contest. The striker could return straight into the starting XI for the Blues since he was a regular starter prior to his long term hamstring injury.
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Returns, gets sent off
Delap (hamstring) returned off the bench during Wednesday's clash with Wolves, and was sent off. He'll be suspended for Saturday's league trip to Tottenham on Saturday.
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Back available in Cup
Delap (hamstring) is back available to play some minutes in Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash against Wolves, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed in the press conference, according to The Standard. "No, he will not play 90 minutes. He's been out two months, so he needs to be gradually brought back to 100 per cent [fitness]."
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Could return against Wolves
Delap (hamstring) took part in training on Thursday and could be back for the game against Wolves next week, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Simon Johnson from The Athletic.
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Close to resume team training
Delap (hamstring) is close to resume team training and it could happen in several days, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference, according to Football London. "Liam is very close. He is not working with us yet. He is still out. Hopefully in the next days he can start training with us."
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Out 10 to 12 weeks
Delap (hamstring) is expected to be out for 10 to 12 weeks, coach Enzo Maresca said in the press conference. "Liam is around 10-12 weeks, so a long way to go."
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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.