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CHELSEA RELIEF AS KEY PLAYER RETURNS FASTER THAN ANTICIPATED

Chelsea's £30m signing Liam Delap is recovering faster than expected from a hamstring injury. The striker could return to training in late October, offering a major boost to the Blues' attack

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At the end of August, Chelsea attacker Liam Delap suffered a serious hamstring injury, limiting his season to only three games.

At the Club World Cup, Liam Delap, who moved from Ipswich Town to the Blues in the summer, made an impression as a traditional centre-forward. His absence has undoubtedly been felt by the team.

Joao Pedro has been leading the line for the most part, although Chelsea summoned up Marc Guiu from his loan at Sunderland near the close of the transfer window.

The Evening Standard claims that Delap might be sidelined till the start of the new year due to his injuries. However, the most recent unexpected news will give Blues fans hope.

According to journalist Simon Phillips' post on Substack, Delap is recuperating nicely from his injuries.

It appears that the forward has made good development. He might actually be back on the grass by the end of October or the beginning of November, according to one source.

Phillips emphasised that while his recuperation is progressing more quickly than initially anticipated, it does not imply that he will rejoin the team by then. By the end of 2025, he is likely to be included in a matchday squad.

For a 22-year-old forward with a ton of promise, Chelsea's £30 million (BBC) agreement for Delap may be a great value. Hopefully, in the second part of the 2025–26 season, he can come back to demonstrate precisely that.

Rory Delap revealed that his son's injury so early in the season has devastated him. Chelsea benefits from having him return as soon as possible since he adds something unique to their offence.

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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