Carsley understands Delap's decision, saying that he is happy for the young striker and his family. He believes that playing for Chelsea is a great opportunity for Delap, and he hopes that the young player will perform well and push for a spot in the senior team.

Despite Delap's absence, Carsley is not disappointed. He has been preparing for this situation for some time, knowing that a few players could be called up to the Club World Cup. Carsley's team has been monitoring a number of talented players, including Harvey Elliott, Omari Hutchinson, Ethan Nwaneri, and Jay Stansfield, and he believes that they will be able to adapt and perform well without Delap.

The Club World Cup will feature Chelsea in a group stage alongside LAFC, Flamengo, and Esperance. Carsley is confident that his team can adapt to the new situation and find a way to succeed.

“I am definitely not disappointed,” Carsley said. “I am delighted for Liam and his family. It's a brilliant thing for an English centre-forward to play in the Premier League at such a prestigious club like Chelsea.”

Carsley believes that the absence of Delap has actually made his team more adaptable and allowed them to monitor more players. He is looking forward to seeing how his team will perform and is confident that they will be able to find a way to succeed.

“We have to be creative with our team selection and the way we try and get players into the team. Obviously, trying to play to the players' strengths, and I think we can do that,” Carsley said.