Chelsea don reportedly get better news say Liam Delap no go need surgery for di hamstring injury wey e suffer last month against Fulham. But even with dat, di 22-year-old striker still go dey out for months.
Delap pull up with hamstring wahala early for di match before international break. Chelsea medical team quickly confirm say di injury bad reach to keep am out long-term. As backup, Marc Guiu wey bin dey Sunderland loan don recall back to Stamford Bridge.
When Delap Fit Return For Chelsea?
According to The Athletic, Delap situation dey better pass wetin dem first fear because no surgery dey required. But e still no go return to training until sometime for November earliest. Even then, Chelsea dey plan to reintroduce am gently during di international break window.
Di target na make Delap dey ready for di busy Christmas fixtures. From now reach December 20 trip to Newcastle United, Chelsea get at least 20 matches lined up — so im comeback timing go important die.
Why Delap Injury Na Major Blow
If Delap don return early November as dem first predict, Enzo Maresca for dey manage better. But now, di gaffer must rely on Joao Pedro and Marc Guiu rotation for number nine role.
Pedro don start strong with five goals in six matches, but Guiu still dey fresh with just 83 minutes of Premier League football for Chelsea and Sunderland combined. Another option dey in Tyrique George, but consensus be say Pedro and Guiu go carry di load until Delap bounce back.
