By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 07:51 EDT, 30 August 2025 | Updated: 07:55 EDT, 30 August 2025
What might have been Liam Delap's first full 90 minutes for Chelsea ended after less than a quarter of an hour on Saturday.
Delap started up front against Fulham at Stamford Bridge alongside fellow new striker Joao Pedro in the weekend's early Premier League game.
But the former Manchester City youngster only touched the ball three times before pulling up in pain with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.
Delap was subbed off in the 14th minute when he was replaced by teenager Tyrique George.
After leaving the field, Delap headed straight down the tunnel, rather than taking a seat on the home bench.
More to follow.
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