Overview
- Enzo Maresca confirmed Liam Delap did not suffer a fracture, with multiple outlets reporting a three-to-four-week recovery timeline.
- Standard Sport reports the injury is believed to involve the AC joint in his right shoulder and that surgery is not expected.
- Delap is set to miss upcoming fixtures including Atalanta and several Premier League games, according to Goal’s summary of the schedule impact.
- Chelsea will lean on in-house cover, keeping Marc Guiu involved and using alternative options up front, and they do not plan to accelerate Emanuel Emegha’s pre-agreed move from Strasbourg.
- Squad availability remains tight as Romeo Lavia’s return date is uncertain, Dario Essugo has a brief rehab setback, and Levi Colwill continues his long-term ACL recovery; Football Insider also reports Aston Villa are monitoring Delap.