Liam Delap
22-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 11/29/2025
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.
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."
ANALYSIS
Delap suffered a hamstring injury in the game against Fulham and is expected to miss between 10 and 12 weeks. This is a big blow for Chelsea as he was set to have a significant role in the frontline and his absence will force a change in the XI, with Tyrique George or Marc Guiu likely to see increased playing time and Joao Pedro often starting in the striker position.
Delap suffered a hamstring injury in the game against Fulham and is expected to miss between 10 and 12 weeks. This is a big blow for Chelsea as he was set to have a significant role in the frontline and his absence will force a change in the XI, with Tyrique George or Marc Guiu likely to see increased playing time and Joao Pedro often starting in the striker position.
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Expected to train in November
Delap has avoided surgery on his hamstring and is expected to resume training in November, according to David Ornstein and Simon Johnson of The Athletic.
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Suffers hamstring injury
Delap was forced off in the 13rd minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory against Fulham due to a serious hamstring injury that could leave him sidelined for six to eight weeks, coach Enzo Maresca said in a press conference, according to Bein Sports. "Injury doesn't look good. He was full speed, hamstring, so that requires weeks. Usually six to eight weeks."
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Completes Chelsea move
Delap completed a move to Chelsea from Ipswich Town, the club announced.
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Scoring drought reaches four games
Delap hasn't scored in any of his last four appearances (two starts). tallying six shots (two on target) and one chance created.
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In doubt Saturday
Delap (ribs) is in doubt for Saturday's trip to Newcastle, per manager Kieran McKenna. "We're still going to be waiting on a few right until tomorrow and we'll try and make the right decisions. Hopefully, we'll have enough to be competitive."
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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.