“I May Have Scored Twice… But Without Him, I’d Be the Villain Today!” – Liam Delap’s Surprise Praise After AC Milan Clash
Chelsea’s thrilling victory over AC Milan should have been all about Liam Delap. Two goals, a roaring Stamford Bridge crowd, and three points in the bag — yet the young striker stunned reporters post-match by diverting the spotlight to one man: João Pedro.
Speaking after the final whistle, Delap admitted that despite his brace, he could have easily been the target of brutal online banter had it not been for Pedro’s creativity.
“Although I scored two beautiful goals today, this particular Chelsea player was actually the brain box behind it,” Delap revealed. “I don’t even know how to thank him enough.”
Pedro, who operated like a midfield conductor all night, was directly involved in both goals.
- First Goal: His disguised dummy in midfield opened a gap in Milan’s back line before he slid a precise pass into Delap’s path.
- Second Goal: A quick one-two on the edge of the box lured Milan’s defenders out of position, leaving Delap with only the keeper to beat.
For Delap, these weren’t just assists — they were career-saving moments. Coming into the match, he faced mounting criticism, jokes about Chelsea’s so-called “003 curse” (three games without a striker goal), and whispers of not being ready for top-flight football.
Fans were quick to weigh in online:
“Delap scored the goals, but Pedro played the music. Maestro,” one supporter wrote.
“João Pedro is HIM. Without him, this could’ve been another 003 nightmare,” added another.
If this partnership keeps firing, Chelsea may have uncovered one of the most lethal attacking duos in the Premier League —
