Liam Delap
23-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.
Wins penalty off bench
Delap came off the bench in the 74th minute and won a penalty in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brentford.
ANALYSIS
Delap missed the midweek EFL Cup match against Arsenal but made an immediate impact off the bench on his return, winning a penalty one minute after coming on that led to the second goal. The forward has had increased involvement recently, making two starts in his last four league appearances during a congested fixture schedule and scoring once. He has yet to start under new head coach Liam Rosenior, facing competition from Joao Pedro.
Delap missed the midweek EFL Cup match against Arsenal but made an immediate impact off the bench on his return, winning a penalty one minute after coming on that led to the second goal. The forward has had increased involvement recently, making two starts in his last four league appearances during a congested fixture schedule and scoring once. He has yet to start under new head coach Liam Rosenior, facing competition from Joao Pedro.
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Clears illness Saturday
Delap (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Brentford.
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Not training Thursday
Delap (illness) remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Liam Rosenior said in the press conference. "With regards to Liam, no he's still at home [Thursday] at the moment recovering."
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Dealing with illness
Delap suffered an illness which prevented him from playing in the midweek EFL Cup derby against Arsenal, Bobby Vincent of Mirror Sport reports.
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First Chelsea goal
Delap scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Fulham.
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Two shots from bench
Delap generated two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.
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Not expected to leave Chelsea
Delap is not expected to leave Chelsea in the summer, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
The striker has had a nightmarish season with the Blues in 2025/26, scoring just once in the Premier League while dealing with several injuries. Despite his struggles, Chelsea aren't ready to give up on him, and they're open to keeping him around for 2026/27 and see if he's able to turn things around. Expect Delap to compete for minutes with the other strikers next season.
The striker has had a nightmarish season with the Blues in 2025/26, scoring just once in the Premier League while dealing with several injuries. Despite his struggles, Chelsea aren't ready to give up on him, and they're open to keeping him around for 2026/27 and see if he's able to turn things around. Expect Delap to compete for minutes with the other strikers next season.