Chelsea could hand a debut to new striker Liam Delap when they get their Fifa Club World Cup campaign under way on Monday. The London side commence their challenge in the revamped 32-team tournament with a clash against Major League Soccer outfit Los Angeles FC in Atlanta (11pm UAE).

Former Premier League striker Emile Heskey believes Chelsea have signed a “fantastic” player in Liam Delap. The Blues made Delap their first summer signing after agreeing a deal with Ipswich worth £30m for the 22-year-old.

Chelsea have confirmed their squad for the Club World Cup with Andrey Santos and Liam Delap included but no place for Djordje Petrovic. Chelsea kick off their campaign in FIFA’s newly-expanded tournament next week,

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips congratulate Liam Delap after his move to Chelsea from Ipswich Town.

Chelsea signed striker Liam Delap from relegated Ipswich on Wednesday in time to play at the Club World Cup after activating his release clause of 30 million pounds ($40 million). Chelsea used the opening of a special trading window from June 1-10 to add a center forward to its squad,

John Mikel Obi criticises Chelsea for signing Liam Delap over Victor Osimhen, saying the club missed a chance to bring in a proven striker ahead of Club World Cup

Liam Delap appears to have won Chelsea fans over before even making his debut for the club, with a clip of his performance during shooting practice going viral on social media.

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