Chelsea Prepares for Club World Cup Clash Against Esperance Tunis
Chelsea faces a crucial match against Esperance Tunis in the Club World Cup on Tuesday, with significant adjustments to their lineup due to player suspensions and injuries.
The team will be without Nicolas Jackson, who is suspended after being sent off during Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in their last match.
Head coach Enzo Maresca emphasizes the need to secure a win to progress to the knockout stage. To strengthen their offense, Noni Madueke is expected to join the attack, potentially allowing Reece James to shift back to the right-back position from midfield.
Key players such as Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Cole Palmer are slated to start, while summer signing Liam Delap looks to score his first goal for the club as he takes on a central role.
Notably, Djordje Petrovic, Axel Disasi, Raheem Sterling, and Joao Felix were omitted from the squad amid expected transfers, and Wesley Fofana remains sidelined due to injury.
Projected Starting Lineup
- Sanchez
- James
- Chalobah
- Colwill
- Cucurella
- Caicedo
- Fernandez
- Madueke
- Palmer
- Neto
- Delap
Chelsea aims to turn their fortunes around in this pivotal match as they seek to advance in the Club World Cup.