Enzo Maresca was effusive in his praise of Liam Delap ahead of Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Ipswich Town at Stamford Enzo Maresca lauded "fantastic" Liam Delap ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Ipswich Town on Sunday, and heaped praise on "perfect No. This summer, Nicolas Jackson will be looking for rivals for the Senegalese frontman. With 12 goals this season, Delap has been a shining light for Kieran McKenna's team during a difficult season. There are numerous reports that he could leave for £30 million if Ipswich fall back into the Championship. Maresca said: "In terms of numbers, he’s doing fantastic. It goes beyond just his numbers. the manner in which he plays, fights, and is always "there." But he’s an Ipswich player.
"I wish him all the best for the future after the game, and he’s an enemy on Sunday because we need to beat them," I said. Maresca also compared Delap's qualities to those of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, though she acknowledges that such comparisons are premature. Manchester City is Chelsea's primary rival in the race for a UEFA Champions League spot. The Premier League weekend kicks off with City taking on Crystal Palace on Saturday, April 12.
Kick-off is at 12:30 UK time, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+ starting from 11:00.
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"In terms of numbers, he's doing fantastic," admitted the Chelsea head coach. "I believe he has already scored 12 Premier League goals. It's not just in terms of his numbers. The way he plays and fights and is always 'there'.
But he plays for Ipswich. He's an enemy on Sunday because we need to beat them, and then after the game I wish him all the best for the future."
Chelsea have relied heavily on Jackson for his work on and off the ball in attack this season. The 23-year-old has scored nine league goals, but the side has noticed his absence in recent weeks. Maresca has labelled the Senegal international as the 'perfect' number nine and would be satisfied if the Blues found a clone of him in the transfer market.
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nzo Maresca was effusive in his praise of Liam Delap ahead of Chelsea's Premier League showdown with Ipswich Town at Stamford Enzo Maresca lauded "fantastic" Liam Delap ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Ipswich Town on Sunday, and heaped praise on "perfect No. This summer, Nicolas Jackson will be looking for rivals for the Senegalese frontman. With 12 goals this season, Delap has been a shining light for Kieran McKenna's team during a difficult season. There are numerous reports that he could leave for £30 million if Ipswich fall back into the Championship. Maresca said: "In terms of numbers, he’s doing fantastic. It goes beyond just his numbers. the manner in which he plays, fights, and is always "there." But he’s an Ipswich player.
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