Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is confident in the quality of new striker Liam Delap. Having known him well since his time at Manchester City.
Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town on a £30m release clause in his contract earlier in June. And is set to make his debut in Monday’s FIFA Club World Cup clash with Los Angeles FC.ทางเข้า UFABET
Maresca previously worked with Delap at Manchester City. With the Italian coach serving as Pep Guardiola’s right-hand man. As the young striker progressed from the youth system to the first-team.
“Before we played Ipswich last season. I said to me he had the potential to be England’s No. 9. Even though he hadn’t been with us yet.”
“He’s with us now, I’ll say it again, I have no doubt he can be England’s number nine in the future. Liam knows how important a number nine is for this club.”
“Personally, I don’t see any problems. I see Liam quite relaxed. He’s done well since he arrived. He’s been training well.”
“I never say to a player, ‘You’re going to be the first choice. My message is still the same. You come here, you have to work hard, And you have to work harder than other strikers. And then you’re going to be the first choice.”
“We’ve known each other well since a few years ago (at Manchester City). So I know what Liam can do for us and he knows what we can give him to improve and become a better player.”
“In terms of being a number 9, I hope he can score a lot of goals for us.”