Chelsea Line Up: Delap Starts Against Flamengo in Club World Cup!
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Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has announced his starting XI for today's crucial Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Flamengo. The Blues are aiming for their second consecutive victory after a solid 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC.
Team News & Changes
Maresca promised changes due to the intense heat and tight schedule, and he has delivered. Robert Sanchez remains in goal, with Reece James captaining the side. Trevoh Chalobah replaces Tosin Adarabioyo in defense, joining Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella.
Midfield & Attack
Enzo Fernandez gets a start in midfield alongside Moises Caicedo after impressing off the bench against LAFC. Romeo Lavia drops to the bench. Malo Gusto replaces Noni Madueke and is expected to play an attacking role alongside Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto. Excitingly, Liam Delap makes his first Chelsea start, leading the attack.
- Chelsea Starting XI: Sanchez; James (c), Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Gusto; Delap
- Chelsea Substitutes: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashile, Sarr, Anselmino, Essugo, Lavia, Andrey Santos, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, George, Nkunku, Jackson, Guiu
- Flamengo Starting XI: Rossi; Wesley Franca, Danilo, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho; Gerson, de Arrascaeta, Luiz Araujo; Plata
- Flamengo Substitutes: Matheus Cunha, Leo Ortiz, Vina, Varela, Sandro, Victor Joao, Matheus Goncalves, Allan, Evertton Araujo, Pedro, Cebolinha, Juninho, Pinto, Michael, Wallace Yan
This match is considered Chelsea's toughest test in the group stage. A win would significantly boost their chances of finishing top, especially given Flamengo's earlier victory over ES Tunis. All eyes will be on Liam Delap as he makes his debut start for the Blues. We dey support Chelsea pass!