Overview
- Senior figures at Chelsea still believe Liam Delap will come good, with Sky Sports reporting the club views his setbacks as injury-related rather than a lack of ability.
- Delap has one Premier League goal since his summer move from Ipswich, which Chelsea completed by triggering a reported £30m release clause.
- Manager Liam Rosenior says Delap will get opportunities and expects him to show his quality when called upon as Joao Pedro continues to lead the line.
- The forward’s season was disrupted by an August injury against Fulham that sidelined him for months and a further setback versus Bournemouth in December.
- Separate reporting suggests a loan or sale could be considered later if his minutes remain limited, with speculation that offers around the original £30m fee might test Chelsea’s resolve.