Be it on the pitch or off it, former Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel is known to wear his heart on his sleeve.
Now, the former midfielder has voiced his opinion about Chelsea signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town by activating his release clause.
Delap chose to join Chelsea over Manchester United in a major boost to Enzo Maresca, who finished the 2024/25 Premier League season without an experienced striker.
The signing of Delap gives Maresca another option up front, but Mikel is not convinced about whether he is the answer to Chelsea’s goal-scoring problems.
According to the former Nigerian international, whether Delap is a success or not at Stamford Bridge will come down to how Maresca handles him.
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What Mikel had to say about Delap signing for Chelsea
Speaking about Chelsea‘s acquisition of Delap in an interview with The Standard, the retired midfielder said: “I just hope that it’s going to be the right decision. I like Liam Delap. He’s a good young striker who works his socks off.
“Is he a proven goalscorer in the Premier League? Can he do it at a big club like Chelsea? That’s the question. It’s about how the manager works with him and develops him.”
The 22-year-old could make his competitive debut this month, with Chelsea competing at the Club World Cup.
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