Liam Delap has made it clear that he is not just here at Chelsea to fill in for others. The young striker is full of confidence as he starts his first season at Stamford Bridge after the Blues won the Club World Cup. Delap was signed from Ipswich Town for about £30 million, and he has quickly gone become a real contender for Chelsea’s starting lineup.
Ahead of the start of the season, and after their Club World Cup, Delap said to the club’s official channel:
“It’s such an exciting season for me, coming into this team, especially after winning the Club World Cup. We’ve got so much confidence and belief that we can do really great things this season and hopefully we can continue to win trophies…”
Delap scored a goal and assisted in six games during the Club World Cup, which helped the Blues win their second global trophy. He also did well in the preseason, scoring twice in a convincing 4-1 win over Milan, as he is quickly adapting to the demands at Cobham.
Even though Chelsea has a lot of talented players up front, like João Pedro, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, and Cole Palmer, Delap has been one of the early surprises. Even though he has only played a little bit, he stands out because of how strong he is, how hard he works, and how well he finishes.
Delap’s rise could be very important. He gives Chelsea more than just another body up front; he gives them a striker who is hungry, has a good background, and has now tasted success on the world stage. If he keeps going in this direction, his signing could turn out to be one of the club’s best moves this summer.
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