Pundit Pat Nevin has opened up and tipped Chelsea striker Liam Delap to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season and possibly join Premier League rivals Everton.
Nevin, speaking this week about Chelsea’s evolving forward line, suggested that Delap may seek a fresh start away from Stamford Bridge after struggling to secure regular first-team minutes.
The 21-year-old striker, who joined CHELSEA after departing Ipswich, has spent much of the campaign sitting on the bench and waiting for his chances, as his 1 goal this season has simply not been good enough for a player of his quality.
Chelsea’s forward department has been in flux, with heavy competition for central attacking roles and a tactical reshuffle under the current coaching setup. Delap, while admired for his physicality, work rate and direct running, has found opportunities limited. Nevin believes that situation may not change significantly next season, prompting talk of a permanent exit.
Nevin wonders whether Delap might follow the lead of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who left Chelsea last summer and has subsequently flourished under the watchful eye of David Moyes: ‘Delap reminds me of Conor Gallagher and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Different types of players, but a similar situation,’ he added.
‘Great player, fine player, but you’re not in the right place. So Kiernan goes up to Everton, and it is great and it is exactly what he wants and needs.
‘Everton need a centre forward, don’t they? So, in my dream scenario, Liam strikes me as the right fit for someone like Everton.
‘Looking forward, I don’t think it would hurt CHELSEA, I don’t think it would hurt Everton in any way, and I don’t think it would hurt Delap if he did move to Everton and then was allowed to flourish. I’m only saying that because it’s what I want, because I want Everton to do well.’
Should Delap leave Chelsea?
The lad is brilliant, there is no doubt about that. but he is just not ready to lead this attack and the longer he stays, the more he will struggle to make an impact because of all the media headlines surrounding his name.
We dont want him to leave, but would understand if he does go that is for sure.
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