Chelsea suffered major injuries with Liam Delap after being partially injured for weeks.
The summer signing was injured against Fulham during the 2-0 victory, and Enzo Maresca confirmed that the player will be eliminated in the next 6 to 8 weeks.
🚨⚠️Maresca: “Liam Delap is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks due to this injury.” pic.twitter.com/f9xcbolxiz
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) August 30, 2025
Chelsea approves Nicholas Jackson export
Chelsea approved Nicolas Jackson’s departure for Bayern Munich in recent hours. Delap’s damage exacerbates the situation and it seems that the Blues will struggle with lack of depth in the attack. They will have to rely on Joao Pedro to lead the line in the next few months.
Jackson fell down the order after the arrival of two forwards and he needed to move forward to play regularly. However, the transfer decision now looks like a huge mistake.
Can Chelsea survive the Delap damage hit?
Interestingly, whether Chelsea can only fight against one striker in the next few months. They will hope to fight for the main trophy this season, and Delap’s injury could have a decisive impact.
Chelsea last time participated in an impressive campaign, where they managed to win the Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup. They are expected to compete for the league title this season. They will need the choice of choice to compete with elite clubs. There is no doubt that Pedro is a quality player, but relying on him as the only striker for the next two months will surely attract attention.
