Chelsea New Signing Liam Delap Brace AC Milan Net Making No Friendlies
Chelsea’s summer signing Liam Delap wasted no time making his presence felt, delivering a stunning brace against AC Milan in a pre-season clash that was anything but a friendly. The 21-year-old forward, who joined the Blues from Manchester City, showcased a ruthless streak that instantly won over fans and sent a clear message to Premier League defenders.
From the opening whistle, Delap looked hungry. His first goal came in the 14th minute, pouncing on a defensive lapse to slot the ball past Milan’s goalkeeper with clinical precision. The strike was a perfect example of his predatory instincts—anticipation, pace, and an unshakable composure in front of goal.
If his first was impressive, his second was downright ruthless. In the 62nd minute, Delap latched onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Enzo Fernández, bulldozed past a Milan centre-back, and rifled the ball into the top corner. It was the sort of finish that left the opposition stunned and Chelsea fans dreaming of what’s to come.
The match, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Chelsea, had a competitive edge more typical of a Champions League night than a pre-season fixture. Hard tackles, intense pressing, and no shortage of verbal exchanges made it clear—this was no casual run-out.
Manager Enzo Maresca praised Delap’s performance, calling it “exactly the kind of cutting edge” Chelsea have been missing. With his powerful runs, tireless work rate, and eye for goal, Delap appears to be a perfect fit for the high-intensity system Maresca wants to implement.
While it’s still early days, this brace against Milan might be remembered as the night Liam Delap truly announced himself in blue. If this is the standard he intends to set, Chelsea’s attack could be a very dangerous proposition this season.