Chelsea XI vs ES Tunis: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Club World Cup

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·23 de junio de 2025

Chelsea XI vs ES Tunis: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Club World Cup

Enzo Maresca may shake up his selection after tasting defeat last time out

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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca could make changes to his line-up following their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Flamengo last time out.

The Blues face ES Tunis of Tunisia in the early hours of Wednesday morning knowing that defeat will see them eliminated at the group stage of the Club World Cup.

There will be no appearance from Nicolas Jackson, who is suspended following his straight red card four minutes after coming off the bench against Flamengo.

A second start is therefore likely to be handed to Liam Delap, who assisted on his debut in the 2-0 win of Los Angeles FC and made his full debut last time out.

Reece James produced a poor display in midfield against Flamengo so could be used at right-back or be benched, while Noni Madueke is likely to return to the front four from the off.

Many fans will hope there is space in the team for the talented 21-year-old midfielder Andrey Santos.

Pedro Neto has scored in both of Chelsea’s games in the United States so far and is expected to start.

Axel Disasi, Djordje Petrovic, Raheem Sterling and Joao Felix were left out of the Club World Cup squad ahead of their likely exits from the club, while Wesley Fofana remains injured.

Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Delap

Suspended: Jackson

Time and date: 2am BST, Wednesday June 25, 2025

Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, United States

TV Channel: The match will be shown in the UK on Channel 5, with coverage starting at 1am ahead of a 2am kick-off.

Live stream: Viewers can watch the action live online via DAZN. Kick-off is at 8pm BST.

DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup. No subscription is required to watch the game, with the entire tournament available to their 'Freemium' members, which means you only need to sign up for a free DAZN account.

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