There are just a few massive questions at Chelsea proper now concerning the construct of the squad.
Joao Pedro has discovered some type up high (finally), however Liam Delap continues to be struggling as his backup. A number of flashes right here and there haven’t translated into something constant. Followers are beginning to get nervous, as we move the midway level of the season.
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Agbonlahor says Chelsea man wasn’t prepared for high membership transfer
Liam Delap battles for the ball. (Photograph by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photos)
On TalkSport, Gabby Agbonlahor mentioned he thought that Delap had made a profession mistake coming to Chelsea:
“I mentioned when he joined Chelsea that I believed he ought to have gone to a crew like Everton,” Agbonlahor mentioned on his radio present.
“He might have developed there for a few years after which make the large transfer to high six facet. I feel the leap from Ipswich to Chelsea was an excessive amount of.
“After I take a look at him as a striker, I like him – he can maintain up the ball nicely, he’s an excellent finisher, however he simply doesn’t look sharp sufficient for the highest stage of the Premier League.”
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We’re nonetheless not writing Delap off simply but – however performances just like the one on Tuesday evening actually don’t assist. There’s little question a stepping stone transfer would have helped him develop, now we simply should hope Liam Rosenior is ready to discover a solution to get the most effective out of him.
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