Delap was one of Chelsea's first summer signings, joining the team from Ipswich Town in a £30M deal. Many people thought he might struggle with the pressure of playing as a striker for a big club like Chelsea, but Delap has already proven them wrong. He assisted Chelsea in their previous match against Los Angeles FC, and this time, he scored his first goal against ES Tunis.
"It's an amazing feeling to score my first goal for Chelsea," Delap said. "I came here to play big games and score goals, so to get my first goal out of the way is a great feeling." He also mentioned that his goal was a result of a great pass from Enzo, and it gave him an extra boost of confidence.
Delap feels that the Club World Cup has helped him settle in at Chelsea. At the training ground, the players usually go home at 3 pm, but during the tournament, they are together all the time, which has helped Delap to feel more comfortable. He also mentioned that he knows the manager well, and he hopes to continue growing as a player under his guidance.
Although Chelsea finished behind Flamengo in Group D, they are full of confidence heading into their next match against Benfica. With Delap's first goal under his belt, he may find the back of the net again due to his newfound confidence.