Chelsea fans had plenty of reason to be frustrated after the Blues dropped more points in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
They were held to a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town, with the worst part being that a point was a decent outcome after how the game started.
Blues supporters unleashed fury at Enzo Maresca after his side went into the break 2-0 down, and looking in real danger of being defeated at a crucial stage of the season.
There was a second half fightback of sorts. The Blues scored via an own goal 20 seconds into the second half, before Jadon Sancho’s brilliant strike rescued a point late on.
They were unable to build on their late goal, with Ipswich surviving mostly through the hard work of Liam Delap.
Chelsea fans praise Liam Delap after 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town
The Chelsea transfer target did not start the game due to a rib injury, however came off the bench in an attempt to drag his side up the pitch and away from danger.
He did just this down the left wing in the closing moments, winning a corner after skinning Trevoh Chalobah with some great footwork.
Blues fans had plenty of positive things to say about the English striker after his cameo performance.
One user said: “That one sequence of play summed up so much about why everyone loves Liam Delap. Chases down a clearance 30 yards from his own goal, dribbles Chalobah with ease, carries it 50-60 yards, wins a corner. Offers so much besides goal threat.”
Another added: “Look at Delap they said isn’t technical enough.”
A third claimed: “Sign Alex Palmer, sign Liam Delap. Send Robert Sanchez and Jackson to Ipswich free of charge.”
Another user stated: “We’ve got Nicolas Jackson doing ballerina turns and falling over while Liam Delap runs from his own half, wins a corner out of nothing and then has a header on target from it. Levels.”
Finally, one user said: “Look at Delap man absolutely humiliated Chalobah.”
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The Blues have been strongly linked with the addition of Delap at the end of the season, when they are expected to sign a striker.
Chelsea want Delap before the Club World Cup, with them putting a lot of importance on that competition in the United States over the summer.
A number of other names have been mentioned as potential targets, with Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko also admired.
However, those at the club have had an in-person look at Delap dominating Chelsea defenders twice now, and should take action and sign him ahead of their rivals this summer.
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