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Delap challenged to earn No. 9 after Chelsea move

James Olley

created: June 16, 2025, 5:52 p.m. | updated: June 17, 2025, 4:37 a.m.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes new signing Liam Delap is aware how important the number nine jersey is for Chelsea. (2:10)Open Extended ReactionsEnzo Maresca believes Liam Delap has the potential to become England's main striker, but warned the 22-year-old he faces a fight to get into the Chelsea line-up first. We like Liam, Liam like us, so it was an easy conversation." "Liam knows quite well how important is the number nine for this club," continued Maresca, who coached Delap during his time at City. I see Liam quite relaxed, easy, he's doing well.

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