Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap don open up on the frustration and anger wey e face during him tough spell at Chelsea before e complete £50 million summer move to City Ground. The 23-year-old forward tok say the experience make am grow as man and e don set sights on him first senior England call-up after e revive him top-flight career for East Midlands.
Delap rediscover him scoring touch for Nottingham Forest. Over the weekend, e net twice against him boyhood club Manchester City to help Nottingham Forest win 3-1, a result wey lift the team comot from Premier League relegation zone. The brace carry him league goals for the campaign to three.
That return don pass wetin e produce for him 2025-26 season at Stamford Bridge. Delap join Chelsea for £30m in June 2025 after e catch eye at Ipswich Town, but e manage just two goals in 41 appearances across all competitions, with only one of those goals coming in Premier League.
Speaking to talkSPORT on White and Jordan show on Wednesday, Delap reflect on how the struggles shape him mentality. E talk say when things no go well, person dey learn plenty. E add say sometimes e dey sit down frustrated and angry, but e must get through those moments because football no be straight line. According to am, the experience make am grow as man more than anything, as e stay focused and concentrate on himself.
With domestic football pausing for final international window of 2026, Delap remain for East Midlands after England overlook am for upcoming fixtures against Croatia and Spain.
