Chelsea’s coach, Enzo Maresca, believes that Liam Delap has the potential to become England’s main striker in the future. Even though the 22-year-old player has to prove himself first to break into the main squad of The Blues. Delap is set to make his debut with Chelsea against Los Angeles FC in the opening match of the Club World Cup in Atlanta. After completing a £30 million transfer from Ipswich Town earlier this month, this move was a big victory for Chelsea, who had to compete with other top clubs, including Manchester United, to secure Delap’s signature. The former Manchester City academy player is said to have the potential to replace Harry Kane as the spearhead of The Three Lions. Maresca expressed his confidence in Delap, stating that he has the potential to be England’s main striker and could succeed Kane in the future.
However, Maresca also emphasized that there is no guarantee of a starting place in the team. He mentioned that hard work is essential and players must strive to become the main choice. Delap accepted Chelsea’s offer after considering various factors, having previously worked with Maresca at Manchester City U-23, where Delap scored goals and led the team to victory. Chelsea bestowed the iconic number 9 jersey on Delap, a number that has been ‘cursed’ in the past due to previous elite strikers failing to meet expectations. Despite this, Maresca believes that Delap understands the importance of this number at Chelsea and is confident that he can deliver goals for the team. The decision was mutually beneficial, with Delap showing dedication and hard work since his arrival at Chelsea.
In conclusion, the future looks promising for Delap at Chelsea, and Maresca’s belief in his potential as England’s main striker could soon become a reality. The combination of talent, hard work, and opportunity could see Delap making a significant impact on the field and stepping into the spotlight as a key player for both club and country.
