Chelsea vs LAFC: Official Lineup Confirmed for Club World Cup Group Stage Opener
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has announced the starting XI for the Blues’ FIFA Club World Cup Group D opener against Los Angeles FC, taking place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Fresh off their UEFA Conference League triumph, Chelsea begin their Club World Cup campaign with five changes to the lineup that featured in the final. New summer signings Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, and Liam Delap are on the bench.
Chelsea Starting XI vs LAFC
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defenders: Reece James (captain), Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia
- Attackers: Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer (No. 10), Pedro Neto
- Striker: Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea Bench
Jorgensen, Acheampong, Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Sarr, Anselmino, Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Andrey Santos, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Nkunku, Delap, Guiu
LAFC Starting XI
Lloris, Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead, Delgado, Jesus, Tillman, Ordaz, Ebobisse, Bouanga
LAFC Substitutes
Hasal, Ochoa, Marlon, Raposo, Chanot, Tafari, Hom, Saldana, Yeboah, Giroud, Martinez, Wibowo
The match kicks off at 8 PM UK time, and fans can watch the action live and for free on DAZN.
Chelsea enters this tournament aiming to add another international title to their growing silverware under new head coach Maresca. Stay tuned for live updates, match stats, and post-game analysis.
