#liam-delap

#liam-delap

Liam Delap has an interesting party trick that you wouldn't really expect a footballer to pull out of the bag. The Chelsea forward has gone on video a few times showing off his bizarre mathematical ability to quickly calculate the cube roots of large numbers.

When we talk about what Chelsea need, we often talk about an off the peg type of player. Julian Alvarez fits that type of player that we need, Cundy said. That is the type of player I'd like us to sign more of. He's Premier League ready. You're not going to be waiting for someone to adapt to the Premier League. There's a lot to like about him, but it is a lot of money.

"Enzo Fernandez was ill yesterday and missed training," Rosenior said. "Estevao has been back in. Jamie Gittens is back in. Malo Gusto is back involved, another outstanding player."

Delap was dismissed less than half an hour into his return from injury for the Blues and was fortunate to last as long as he did. After twice flooring Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera in an unnecessary altercation on the edge of the opposition penalty area, the 22-year-old was extremely lucky that referee Thomas Bramall opted for a second yellow in the aftermath of his elbow on Emmanuel Agbadou.

Per David Ornstein of The Athletic (via @iMiaSanMia), the deal is off and Jackson has been told to fly back to London: BREAKING: Chelsea have informed Bayern they will not proceed with the Nicolas Jackson loan following Liam Delap's injury today. Chelsea have told Jackson to return to London. Speculation started after Chelsea's 2-0 win over Fulham when BBC Sport journalist Nizaar Kinsella (via @iMiaSanMia) captured a quote from Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca:

If indeed Delap would now opt for Chelsea over Man United because of the opportunity to play Champions League football, it highlights just how much was on the line for Enzo Maresca's side against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.