Can Liam Delap Break the Chelsea Number 9 Curse?

Chelsea's Number 9 Curse: A Look Back at the Iconic Shirt's History Chelsea Football Club's number 9 shirt has a storied history, marked by both triumph and tribulation. From the prolific goalscoring of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to the less successful spells of players like Romelu Lukaku, the shirt has seen its share of highs and lows. Now, Liam Delap takes on the challenge, inheriting the weight of expectation that comes with wearing the iconic number. 'What is it with the cursed number 9 shirt at Chelsea?' asks Frank Khalid OBE, a prominent Chelsea supporter and businessman, in a recent video. He reflects on the past, noting Hasselbaink's success but acknowledging the struggles of others. 'Morata didn't have the greatest time,' Khalid observes, 'and Torres, while scoring important goals, was hardly prolific.' The video offers a concise yet insightful look at the history of the number 9 shirt, highlighting the pressure and expectations placed on the players who wear it. With Delap now donning the shirt, the question remains: Can he break the perceived curse and lead Chelsea to glory?