Chelsea Liam Delap Hamstring Injury Out November

Chelsea striker Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury in the 2-0 win over Fulham before the international break, initially feared to sideline him for six to eight weeks but now projected to keep him out for around 10 weeks without requiring surgery. Delap is expected to return to training in November, potentially being available for selection during the busy festive period, including key Champions League and Premier League fixtures. In response to Delap's injury, Chelsea recalled young striker Marc Guiu from a loan at Sunderland to bolster their attacking options. Additionally, Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo underwent successful surgery on a thigh injury sustained while on international duty with Portugal’s Under-21s and will face a prolonged recovery. Manager Enzo Maresca had expressed concern over Delap's injury but remains optimistic about the striker's contributions, highlighting Delap's previous success and scoring form at youth level and his role in Chelsea's recent Club World Cup victory. These injury setbacks come as Chelsea aim to maintain momentum following strong early season performances.