Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has weighed in on the uncertain futures of Chelsea forwards Alejandro Garnacho and Liam Delap. Murphy believes that Garnacho is the most likely to depart Stamford Bridge this summer, citing the Argentine’s struggles to adapt and a lack of connection with the club’s supporters.
Garnacho joined Chelsea from Manchester United, while Delap arrived from Ipswich Town. However, according to Murphy, only Joao Pedro has truly impressed in Chelsea’s front line. ‘I think Alejandro Garnacho has struggled, and the fans have not taken to him. If you look at their front line, it’s only really Joao Pedro who has done well,’ Murphy told Metro.
Murphy emphasized that new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is likely to give Delap another opportunity. ‘Delap brings some characteristics that Chelsea don’t have. He is different from Joao Pedro, so I think Xabi Alonso will give him a crack,’ Murphy added. The former Liverpool star suggested that while both players could potentially leave, Garnacho’s departure seems more probable given his lack of impact.