Chelsea received important news about Delap's injury: a lengthy update is expected.

According to The Sun: Chelsea took a serious hit due to Liam Delap's injury, which turned out to be more complicated than initially thought.

The good news is that the striker will not require surgery for the ligament tear.

The 22-year-old Delap left the pitch during a controversial victory over Fulham on August 30.

Head coach Enzo Maresca initially thought that the £30 million rookie would be out for 6 to 8 weeks.

However, it has now become clear that his absence will last much longer.

According to The Athletic, Delap will not be able to return to training until November.

This time is likely not enough to recover to match fitness.

However, there is hope that he will be ready for the busy holiday fixtures.

His absence before the deadline prompted Chelsea to activate in the transfer market.

Initially, the club canceled Nicolas Jackson's loan to Bayer, just as the striker arrived in Germany.

However, the deal was eventually confirmed as the team recalled Marc Guehi from loan at Sunderland.

Guehi, 19, scored one goal in three matches for the League newcomers.

João Pedro, who signed with Brighton for £60 million this summer, took the number 10 position in the absence of Cole Palmer due to injury.

However, for the match on Saturday against Brentford, he may be moved to the number 9 position, even if Palmer is still not ready for the derby.

Tyrick Mitchell replaced Delap in the match against Fulham before his transfer to the Cottagers fell through, and Pedro Neto also played at times as a forward last season.

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Liam Delap's injury has become a serious challenge for Chelsea, as his absence will affect the team's plans in the coming weeks. While the club is already exploring options in the transfer market, it underscores the importance of the squad in modern football, where injuries can derail seasonal plans. Chelsea management hopes Delap can recover quickly and return to the squad in time for the important matches coming up in December.