Nottingham Forest Boss Optimistic About Liam Delap’s Revival Following Chelsea Struggles
Liam Delap can rejuvenate his career at Nottingham Forest after experiencing difficulties at Chelsea, according to manager Oliver Glasner. The coach believes that the City Ground serves as an ideal environment for the striker following his record £50 million transfer.
At 23 years old, Delap found himself sidelined by new Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso and was not participating in team training, leading to his number nine shirt being reassigned to Joao Pedro. During his time with Chelsea, he managed to score just one goal in the Premier League after moving from Ipswich for £30 million last summer, yet he now stands as the most expensive signing in Nottingham Forest’s history.
Glasner commented on Delap’s situation, stating, “He had a difficult season at Chelsea and in the last weeks he wasn’t allowed to train with the team any more. It’s clear you have to look for a club where you have better chances to get minutes and reignite your career. That’s why I think we’re the right club.”
The manager added, “We were in talks for many days and we tried to convince him – and we could convince Liam that Nottingham Forest is the right club, at the right moment, for where he is in his career. Before he picked Chelsea, everyone in the Premier League wanted Liam. We heard it was possible and we were looking for a striker with physicality and especially with pace.”
Glasner noted that after the departure of Taiwo Awoniyi, the team needed someone to make essential runs behind the defense. “Liam is the perfect fit and we are the perfect club for him,” he stated. “He is hungry and wants to improve. The entire package looked great.”
Liam Delap can revive his career at Nottingham Forest after his Chelsea nightmare, according to boss Oliver Glasner.
The Austrian believes the City Ground is the perfect place for the striker after his record £50m move.
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Delap, 23, had been frozen out by new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso and was not training with the group, while his number nine shirt was taken by Joao Pedro.
He scored just once in the Premier League after a £30m move from Ipswich last summer but has become the most expensive signing in Forest’s history.
Glasner said: “He had a difficult season at Chelsea and in the last weeks he wasn’t allowed to train with the team any more.
“It’s clear you have to look for a club where you have better chances to get minutes and reignite your career. That’s why I think we’re the right club.
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“We were in talks for many days and we tried to convince him – and we could convince Liam that Nottingham Forest is the right club, at the right moment, for where he is in his career.
“Before he picked Chelsea, everyone in the Premier League wanted Liam. We heard it was possible and we were looking for a striker with physicality and especially with pace.
“When Taiwo [Awoniyi] left, the one who made the runs in behind was missing. We were looking for this profile. Liam is the perfect fit and we are the perfect club for him.
“He is hungry and wants to improve. The entire package looked great.”
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