Manchester City will host Ipswich in the upcoming EPL 2nd round match at 22:00 BST on Saturday night. Before the match, a special guest - Draper, who transferred to Ipswich from Manchester City this summer, was interviewed by the media, recalling his valuable experience in Manchester City's youth training camp and looking forward to the new season.
Draper began by expressing his gratitude to City's youth camp: "During those years at City, I gained countless valuable experiences and lessons. From each coach I learned something different, and that knowledge and experience will stay with me at every stage of my career. Whether it was Gareth Taylor, Maresca or Barry Murphy, they all influenced me in their own unique ways and made me sharper and more well-rounded. I am grateful for this experience as it has allowed me to find my place at any club."
Talking about his first-team experience at Manchester City, Delap couldn't hide his excitement: "Making my first-team debut is a dream moment for every young player. I can't tell you how excited I was when I actually stood on that green pitch. Even though there were no fans cheering in the stadium due to the epidemic, the pure joy of soccer still mesmerized me. The Champions League appearance even made me feel the charm of the world's top tournament, the atmosphere and feeling, I still can't forget."
Looking ahead to the new season, Draper said confidently, "Joining Ipswich is a new start and I'm looking forward to writing my own chapter here. My goal is simple, to have a really good season and score as many goals as possible. I'm confident that with the solid foundation I've built at City's youth academy, I'll be able to adapt quickly and excel in my new team. At the same time, I'm looking forward to working with my teammates to achieve more victories and honors for the team."
