“The biggest problem” – Emmanuel Petit explains why £30m man won’t solve Chelsea’s issues | OneFootball

Former Blue Emmanuel Petit doesn’t believe the signing of Liam Delap will be the solution for Chelsea and that their wingers are the biggest problem.

Chelsea are once again set for a busy summer and could fund their business by selling as many as seven or eight players.

The Blues could look to add another striker despite the signing of Delap, whilst they are also looking for a centre back and right footed attacker to bolster Enzo Mareca’s squad.

Petit doesn’t believe Delap is the solution for Chelsea

Chelsea paid the price for failing to sign an alternative to Nicolas Jackson both last summer and in January, but they’ve moved quickly this time round to rectify that.

The Blues have completed the signing of Delap from Ipswich for £30m, and the 22-year-old will give a much needed extra dimension to the attack.

Maresca has praised Delap on several occasions this season and he impressed in his debut Premier League campaign with 12 league goals.

Delap will give Chelsea a much needed alternative option in attack. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea are expected to ask Delap to choose the Club World Cup over representing England at the European Under-21 Championships.

Delap will offer Chelsea a different profile in attack and some much needed physicality and box presence, although Petit isn’t convinced he’s the solution to the Blues problems.

“I don’t think Liam Delap will be the solution,” he told talkSPORT as cited on X.com.

“Most people are focusing on the number nine at Chelsea but for me the biggest problem is the wingers.

“The way Chelsea play, if you don’t have those wingers carrying danger all the time with the ball and putting defenders under pressure, then forget it.

“You will always be focusing on the striker but the striker depends on the wingers as well.”

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Chelsea are in the market for a winger and might need to sign two after it was confirmed on Tuesday that Jadon Sancho would be leaving the club.

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