Key Takeaways:
- Liam Delap’s right thigh injury, sustained against Fulham, will sideline him until November
- The striker’s expected recovery has been extended from six to eight weeks to approximately ten weeks
- Chelsea recalled Marc Guiu from Sunderland following the eventual transfer of Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich
Injury Setback Extends Delap’s Recovery Timeline
Chelsea forward Liam Delap is facing a significantly longer spell out of action following the injury he picked up during the London side’s win over Fulham. Delap suffered a back of the right thigh injury in the opening minutes of the fixture, with initial estimates suggesting a six to eight week recovery period.
๐จ ๐ก๐๐ช: Liam Delap is expected to be out until November!
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However, fresh updates have revealed that the 22-year-old will not resume training until November, returning shortly before the demanding festive period in the Premier League encompassing Christmas and New Year. As a result, Delap’s rehabilitation period is now expected to reach around ten weeks. Fortunately for Chelsea, the striker does not require surgery to overcome the setback.
Impact on Squad and Transfer Decisions
Delap, who arrived at Chelsea in a โฌ35.5 million transfer from Ipswich prior to the FIFA Club World Cup, has made nine appearances for the Blues to date, registering one goal and one assist in competitive action.
The club’s striker woes led to a late decision to block Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich. Nonetheless, the transfer was ultimately completed, prompting Chelsea – fresh from their World Club Champion status – to recall Marc Guiu after the young forward had only just started his loan spell at Sunderland.
