Kesedo praised Drapp and looked forward to joining hands to help Chelsea attack

Turning Net, June 16th, Chelsea midfielder Kessedo couldn't hide his excitement in an interview with the media and gave a high praise to the joining of his new teammate Liam Delapp. He said: "We are of course very happy to have him because he is a very top player. Last season, his performance at Ipswich was amazing, scoring 12 goals, accounting for 33% of the team's total goals. This data ranks among the top in the entire Premier League and has proved his strength, so we are very satisfied with his arrival."

Speaking of Drapp's current integration with the team, Kesedo revealed: "He is in very good training now, and everyone can see his strength. He is extremely aggressive, likes to compete with defenders, has a very fast speed, and has an excellent finishing ability. I believe that in future games, with this outstanding player, we will definitely score a lot of goals."

Looking back on Drapp's football career, there are many highlights. He was born into a football family and his father, Rory Drapp, was once a "throwing expert" in the Premier League. Drapp showed extraordinary talent when he was young, joined Manchester City's youth training camp at the age of 16 and stood out in a talented environment. In the 2020/21 season, he shone in the PL2 league, scoring 24 goals and setting an all-time record, and was named Player of the Season. Although his loan experience was not smooth afterwards, at Ipswich, he regained his shooting boots and attracted the attention of many giants with his strength. In the end, Chelsea recruited him with a 30 million pound termination fee.

And Kesedo himself has gradually grown into an indispensable key figure in the team's midfield since joining Chelsea from Brighton in 2023 with a transfer fee of up to 115 million pounds. This season, he started in all 38 Premier League games in Chelsea, which is a key reference point in Maresca's midfield system. The tough interception on the defensive end and the clever pass on the offensive end have greatly enhanced Chelsea's overall strength. Now that Delapp’s arrival has injected new vitality into Chelsea’s forward line, it is worth the fans’ expectations whether Kesedo and Delapp can spark on the field and help Chelsea score more goals and strive for various competitions in the new season.