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LIAM DELAP BACK, CHELSEA HOPE TO END FORWARD DILEMMA QUICKLY
Liam Delap returns from injury as Chelsea's attack struggles for goals. With Joao Pedro in a slump and no striker scoring consistently, Delap's comeback is a timely boost for Enzo Maresca.
Delap’s Return Brings Hope To Chelsea - | Credit: Chelsea FC via Getty Images
Manager Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge blamed his team's crossing being "not the best" and "a lack of inventiveness" for the Blues' 2-1 loss to surprise package Sunderland on Saturday.
Delap returns in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday (19:45 GMT), after missing 10 games since suffering the injury in the 2-0 victory over Fulham in August, but Chelsea's forwards are struggling for goals and assists.
The 22-year-old will be phased in "gradually," according to Maresca. The return of the summer acquisition is crucial for a team that has been criticised for its lack of consistency, which has made the domestic cups their best chance to win a trophy this season.
Despite interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Everton, Chelsea paid £30 million to acquire Delap from Ipswich Town.
However, at this summer's Club World Cup, the England Under-21s forward was ranked lower than Joao Pedro, who cost £55 million, and for good cause.
Chelsea won the first competition in the United States thanks to three goals from Joao Pedro in three games. After signing from Brighton, the Brazilian striker added two more goals and three assists in his first four Premier League appearances.
Joao Pedro, on the other hand, has failed to score in his last seven games. According to Maresca, he is one of three players who require "protection" at the moment, along with midfielders Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
"The physical part is definitely crucial," Maresca remarked in response to a question concerning Joao Pedro's decline in form posed by BBC Sport. It is challenging to compete when you are not at your best, particularly in this league.
"Joao Pedro is not a number nine who will accomplish 20 goals a year. Joao is an excellent player who will score goals and provide assists, but he is not like the nine-to-ones who score twenty to twenty-five goals annually, such as [Robert] Lewandowski, [Kylian] Mbappe, or [Erling] Haaland."
Beyond its strikers and Joao Pedro's goalless streak, Chelsea has more serious problems.
Cole Palmer is not anticipated to return from a groin injury until December, despite having played two complete games this season.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, a winger who cost £52 million to sign from Borussia Dortmund, has only contributed one assist and no goals in 10 games. The £40 million Manchester United acquisition, Alejandro Garnacho, has only scored once in seven games and forced an own goal against Benfica.
Since signing from Palmeiras for a reported £51 million, 18-year-old Estevao Willian has provided entertainment, but his two goals and one assist are equal to those of academy striker Tyrique George.
Facundo Buonanotte, on loan from Brighton, and striker Marc Guiu each have one goal.
Last season, Marc Cucurella scored seven goals from left-back, but he has not scored this year. Pedro Neto, a winger, had only scored once in his first ten games but has one goal and two assists in his last two games.
Midfielders Fernandez and Caicedo are Chelsea's equal leading scorers with four goals, while no striker has more than two goals after 13 games across all competitions.
When asked if sharing responsibility is necessary because there are any natural goal scorers, Maresca responded, "Yes, absolutely. As we did the previous season, we repeatedly stated that the five players at the front need to score six, seven, eight, nine, or ten goals apiece.
Maresca has managed to compete in spite of his inconsistent attacks. In the Premier League, Chelsea is one goal behind Arsenal in set-piece goals. The Blues are also the first team in the top flight this season to have ten different scorers.
DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE
Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.
El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images
Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.
The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.
The disciplinary committee of the RFEF
"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."
Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.
Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.
No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.
ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.
Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)
According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.
Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.
Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.
Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.
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