Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill react to Liam Delap’s Chelsea update pre-showdown
Chelsea players were active on social media in response to Liam Delap’s latest update from training as the squad prepare for their next Club World Cup clash.
The Blues are gearing up to face Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup on Saturday (5 July).
Chelsea secured their place in the next round after beating Benfica following a dramatic 4-1 extra-time win, keeping their hopes of global silverware alive.
With Man City suffering a shock exit at the hands of Al-Hilal, Enzo Maresca’s side know they will avoid facing the Cityzens if they can overcome Palmeiras, with a potential semi-final meeting with either Al-Hilal or Fluminense awaits.
Delap has already made an impact for Chelsea at the tournament, scoring his first goal during the group stage against Esperance. The striker has quickly established himself as Maresca’s preferred option to lead the line.
The 22-year-old provided supporters with an update on social media as Chelsea continue their preparations, with several teammates showing their support in the comments.
Liam Delap provides update from training ahead of Club World Cup clash
Delap shared an update on Instagram with a series of images from Chelsea’s latest training session, offering supporters a glimpse into the squad’s final preparations.
The striker simply captioned the post with a USA flag emoji and earned responses from teammates,. with Levi Colwill reacting with heart emojis, while Filip Jorgensen left a fire emoji beneath the post.
Other players also showed their support by liking the post, including Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku and Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.
Delap has made a strong impression since his arrival, having previously caught the eye during his loan spell at Ipswich Town last season. Despite the club’s struggles and eventual relegation, the 22-year-old stood out, finishing as their top scorer with 12 Premier League goals.
Chelsea supporters had been calling for the club to bring Delap to Stamford Bridge, especially after reports suggested he favoured a move to West London despite interest from rivals Manchester United and Newcastle.
With Nicolas Jackson struggling for consistency and recently serving a two-match suspension after his red card, it looks increasingly likely that Delap will continue to lead the line for Maresca’s side.
Chelsea complete Joao Pedro signing to bolster attacking options
The Blues have added further firepower to their frontline after Chelsea confirmed the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton.
The Blues faced competition from Newcastle for the Brazilian’s signature, but as revealed by Football Insider, Pedro had his heart set on a move to Chelsea and prioritised the switch once the they made their interest clear.
Pedro’s arrival offers much-needed versatility in the attack as the Brazilian can also operate effectively from the right wing, providing additional competition for places alongside Delap and Jackson.