Club World Cup 2025: Chelsea-Los Angeles FC, the likely lineups

A 9 p.m. kickoff for Chelsea’Los Angeles FC, a match valid for the first round of the group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Debut for the Blues, big favorites to win Group D, which in addition to the Los Angelinos also has Flamengo and Esperance Tunis. In Atlanta, Maresca’s team comes in as big favorites but watch out for a luxury former: Olivier Giroud (who will start from the bench, however).

Blues with Nkunku (or Delap) in attack supported by Pedro Neto, Palmer and Madueke. Caicedo in midfield with Enzo Fernandez.

Americans with the offensive trident composed of Ordaz, Ebobisse and Bouanga. Giroud as mentioned should start from the bench, also keep an eye on the’former Roma player Under.

Chelsea-Los Angeles FC, the likely lineups
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, E. Fernandez; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Nkunku. All. Maresca
LOS ANGELES FC (4-3-3): Lloris; Palencia, Segura, Long, Hollingshead; Delgado, Igor Jesus, Tillman; Ordaz, Ebobisse, Bouanga. All. Cherundolo