"Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca fears striker Liam Delap's shoulder injury is "quite bad" after he came off in the 0-0 draw at Bournemouth. The 22-year-old's season has gone from bad to worse after he suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder while dragging down Marcos Senesi during a corner. The incident appeared to stem from Delap engaging in a physical battle with Senesi, having clashed with the Italian off the ball and catching him with a stray hand moments earlier."
"Chelsea beat Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton to sign Delap in June. The Blues activated his 30m release clause, which looked good value after he scored 12 goals in 37 games for relegated Ipswich last season, He set up a goal on his debut against LAFC at the Club World Cup, and scored in his third appearance against ES Tunis in the group stage of the tournament, which Chelsea won."
Liam Delap left the Bournemouth game with a suspected dislocated shoulder after a collision with Marcos Senesi while challenging for a corner, forcing an early substitution in the 30th minute. Manager Enzo Maresca said Delap had already missed two months earlier this season and that the shoulder looked quite bad, with an uncertain recovery timeframe. Delap previously suffered a hamstring tear in August that sidelined him for two months. Chelsea signed Delap in June for a 30m release clause after his 12-goal season for Ipswich, but Joao Pedro has since taken a preferred role. Delap also received a red card on return and has apologised, raising concerns over discipline and bookings.
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