“That’s what excited me” – £30 signing on what made him choose Chelsea over rivals | OneFootball

Chelsea are facing ES Tunis in a crucial qualifier tonight, knowing that they need a result to make it to the second round of the Club World Cup.

Enzo Maresca has a tough team selection on his hands as he looks to balance rotation and getting a result. One person we know will be in is Liam Delap, who will feature after Nicolas Jackson got a suspension for a red card against Flamengo.

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New striker Delap on sympathy for strike rival Jackson

Nicolas Jackson looks pained after a red card. (Photo by Chris Lee/Chelsea FC)

Speaking to the BBC, the striker had great sympathy for his teammate:

“I was right in front of it when it happened. It was so unlucky. He has obviously not meant to do it; these things happen in football and I am sure he will get over it,” the striker said.

He may feel sorry for him, but his ruthless side will also tell him this is a great chance to take a lead in the race to start the season as first choice striker for Maresca.

Delap on knowing Maresca’s system and settling in right away

A major factor in choosing Chelsea was knowing Maresca and the system he uses, and Delap spoke a little about how that had helped persuade him to choose Chelsea:

“I’ve got a good relationship with the manager,” he said of Maresca.

“I know how he plays. I’ve played in this system before. It’s very similar now but with little tweaks. I know a lot of the players here and the project of the club, how they see the future. That’s what excited me.”

He looked to fit into things right away in his appearances so far, and we’re excited to see what he produces tonight against ES Tunis.