Liam Delap
22-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. Still, Chelsea brought him in to be the No. 9 and to score goals. If he can score 12 goals at Ipswich, there's no question he can score 20-plus at Chelsea if given the opportunity. With Joao Pedro newly in the mix, starts aren't guaranteed, which is the main worry. However, if Delap opens the season as a starter and has early success, it's likely he'll remain in the XI, possibly leading to one of the best seasons of any forward in the league.
Completes Chelsea move
Delap completed a move to Chelsea from Ipswich Town, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Delap is on the way to Chelsea after a single season in the top flight with Ipswich Town. He scored 12 goals and added two assists for Ipswich, who were relegated straight away. Delap will have plenty of competition for the starting striker job in London, namely with Nicolas Jackson, but given the move and Jackson's struggles in the team, he may have the leg up depending how preseason goes.
Delap is on the way to Chelsea after a single season in the top flight with Ipswich Town. He scored 12 goals and added two assists for Ipswich, who were relegated straight away. Delap will have plenty of competition for the starting striker job in London, namely with Nicolas Jackson, but given the move and Jackson's struggles in the team, he may have the leg up depending how preseason goes.
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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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Still training
Delap (ribs) took part in training ahead of Sunday's clash with Arsenal, per manager Kieran McKenna. "I can't say he's absolutely clear yet, but he's safe to train. We've got some judgements to make going into the weekend. "
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Fit enough to return
Delap (rib) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Chelsea as he was deemed fit enough to be part of the squad, coach Kieran McKenna said to the medias, per Stuart Watson for the East Anglian Daily Times. "Liam has a nasty rib injury that he picked up in the last game. He's been in pain, not been able to train uninhibited and done well to make the bench. He's a tough boy. If we can be in the game in the later stages I know he'll be itching to make the difference."
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Dealing with knock
Delap has missed some training ahead of Sunday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Kieran McKenna. "He picked up a really heavy knock last weekend and has missed some training this week."
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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.