Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has named a powerful starting lineup for their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup against Los Angeles FC later today. The Blues will field a star-studded team at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, signaling their serious intent in the prestigious tournament.
Robert Sanchez gets the nod in goal, protected by a back four of captain Reece James, the newly integrated Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella.
In midfield, the dynamic duo of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia will anchor the center of the park, providing both defensive solidity and creative impetus.
The attacking quartet is brimming with talent, featuring Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, and Noni Madueke supporting the lone striker, Nicolas Jackson.
New signings, including striker Liam Delap, will be eager to make their mark from the substitutes' bench, which also includes notable names like Enzo Fernandez, Christopher Nkunku, and a host of promising young talents.
The confirmed lineup suggests a clear attacking intent from Chelsea as they look to kickstart their Club World Cup campaign with a victory against the reigning MLS champions.
**Chelsea Starting XI:** Sanchez, James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Lavia, Neto, Palmer, Madueke, Jackson.
**Substitutes:** Jorgensen, Acheampong, Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Sarr, Anselmino, Essugo, Fernandez, Santos, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Nkunku, Delap, Guiu.
