Chelsea striker Liam Delap is reportedly set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after he picked up a shoulder injury in the 0-0 draw with Bournemouth.

Delap was handed his second successive Premier League start on Saturday as Enzo Maresca’s side travelled to the south coast.

However, the striker’s match lasted little more than 30 minutes after he landed awkwardly on his shoulder following a duel with Marcos Senesi.

The Englishman was subsequently replaced by Marc Guiu, using his match shirt as a makeshift sling as he made his way off the pitch in clear discomfort.

Speaking after the game, Maresca hinted that the early signs were not positive for Delap, telling reporters: ‘Unfortunately he was already out for two months and he has to be out again.

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