Two goals in 41 games - what next for Delap at Chelsea?

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Liam Delap has managed just two goals in 41 games since joining Chelsea a year ago, a stark return for a striker expected to bolster the club's attack. The English forward's debut season has been derailed by injuries and an inability to consistently find the net, raising questions about his future at Stamford Bridge. Once viewed as a promising prospect, Delap now faces pressure to demonstrate he can deliver at elite level, or risk becoming another example of Chelsea's struggles to integrate young attacking talent. His next chapter will determine whether he remains a key part of the club's plans or becomes available for exit.