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Chelsea's Cup Nightmare: Delap 'Unhappy' After Arsenal Loss

Chelsea's Cup Nightmare: Delap 'Unhappy' After Arsenal Loss

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Feb 05, 2026

Former Chelsea star Ruud Gullit feels that Liam Delap was not at all happy after starting Chelsea's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal as a winger at the Emirates. Liam Rosenior deployed the striker in an unusual right-wing role but saw his Blues team struggle to trouble the Gunners defensively despite going into the game 3-2 down after the first leg.

The Wembley Dream Fizzles Out for Chelsea

The **Carabao Cup** dream has crashed and burned for **Chelsea**, with their exit against **Arsenal** igniting a fresh wave of criticism, particularly concerning the baffling tactical use of **Liam Delap**.

Key Takeaways from the Emirates Clash:

  • Chelsea bowed out of the **Carabao Cup** semi-final, losing **4-2 on aggregate** to **Arsenal** after a lacklustre second leg.
  • Pundits, including **Paul Merson**, lambasted **Chelsea**'s performance, with **Merson** claiming they

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