He said that Delap has the ability to become England's top striker one day. Maresca has been impressed with Delap's performances in the past, including when Delap scored many goals with Manchester City's Under-23 team.

Delap was able to score 24 to 25 goals in a single season with the Under-23 team. This shows that he has the skills and talent to be a great striker. Maresca is confident that Delap will be able to contribute to Chelsea's success, and he thinks it's a great match between the two teams.