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Chelsea vs LAFC Lineups: Predicted Lineup Today!

Chelsea vs. LAFC match preview

Date & Time: Monday, 16 June 2025 — 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT (20:00 BST, 00:30 IST next day)

Venue: Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia — retractable roof, artificial turf replaced with grass

Competition: Group D, 32‑team FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Chelsea kick off their FIFA Club World Cup Group D campaign against LAFC on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Blues arrive in strong form—fresh off a Conference League victory and an eight‑win run—while head coach Enzo Maresca looks set to debut new signings including Liam Delap, Mike Penders, Mamadou Sarr,-and Dário Essugo.

LAFC earned their spot via a dramatic extra‑time win over Club América, riding high on a 10‑game unbeaten streak in MLS, with Denis Bouanga and ex‑Chelsea man Olivier Giroud key to their threat.

It’s a fresh first meeting between the sides—a blend of emerging English talent and hungry American ambition. Watch & Bet on Football =>

Odds Chelsea vs LAFC 1X2
1 X 2
1.81 3.65 4.20
Odds Chelsea vs LAFC 1X, 12 & X2
1X 12 2X
1.21 1.25 1.90
Odds Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
YES NO
1.66 2.12
Odds Chelsea vs LAFC To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals
O 2,5 U 2,5
1.74 2.05

Chelsea vs LAFC lineups injuries and team news

Chelsea Lineup & Team News

Enzo Maresca appears set to field a strong side with several new signings ready for debuts: Liam Delap, Mamadou Sarr, Dário Essugo, Mike Penders, Aaron Anselmino, and Andrey Santos are all in the 28‑man squad.

Attack likely led by Delap or Nicolas Jackson, supported by Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto/Noni Madueke and Tyrique George.

Midfielders Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández are back from international duty and expected to start.

Robert Sánchez remains first-choice goalkeeper over new signing Mike Maignan‐target.

Chelsea Injuries:

Wesley Fofana remains sidelined with long‑term fitness issues.

Mykhaylo Mudryk is unavailable due to a provisional doping suspension.

Christopher Nkunku missed final training session, suggesting he isn’t involved.

Not in squad: Joao Félix, Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi & Djordje Petrovic.

LAFC Lineup & Team News

Steve Cherundolo has named a nearly full-strength squad: Hugo Lloris, Denis Bouanga, Olivier Giroud, plus new loan signing Javairô Dilrosun are expected to feature.

Likely 4‑3‑3: Lloris; Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead; Jesus, Delgado, Tillman; Ordaz/Dilrosun, Bouanga, Giroud/Ebobisse.

LAFC are riding a 10‑match unbeaten streak and high morale following extra‑time play‑in win over Club América.

LAFC Injuries:

Defender Lorenzo Dellavalle is injured and unavailable.

Midfielder Odin Thiago Holm remains sidelined with a leg injury.

Aside from those two, LAFC is otherwise fully fit and ready for selection. Watch & Bet on Football =>

Chelsea vs LAFC Lineups: Predicted Lineup Today!

Expected Chelsea vs LAFC lineups

Here are the predicted Chelsea vs LAFC lineups today:

Chelsea starting XI: Sánchez; James/Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Palmer, Neto, Madueke; Delap
LAFC starting XI Lloris; Hollingshead, Segura, Marlon, Palencia; Tillman, Jesus, Delgado; Yeboah, Giroud, Bouanga

Chelsea predicted the lineup today—expect Chelsea vs LAFC lineups!

Looking for the Chelsea lineup today vs LAFC? Here is the expected Chelsea starting lineup today.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs LAFC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Maresca is likely to unleash a strong lineup with both debuts and established starters:

GK: Robert Sánchez

RB: Reece James or Malo Gusto

CBs: Tosin Adarabioyo & Levi Colwill

LB: Marc Cucurella

Midfield: Moisés Caicedo & Enzo Fernández (double pivot), possibly with Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall

Forwards: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto/Noni Madueke, and a debut for Liam Delap up top

LAFC Team News and Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Predicted LAFC Starting Lineup:

Formation: 4-3-3

Steve Cherundolo seems poised to go near full-strength, with reinforcements like Javairô Dilrosun possibly on the bench:

GK: Hugo Lloris

RB: Ryan Hollingshead

CBs: Eddie Segura & Marlon

LB: Sergi Palencia

Midfield: Timothy Tillman, Igor Jesus, Mark Delgado

Forwards: Nathan Yeboah (or Ordaz), Olivier Giroud, Denis Bouanga

Chelsea’s starting lineup today

Looking for the Chelsea starting lineup today vs LAFC? Here is the expected starting XI for Chelsea vs LAFC:

Chelsea Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez | Defenders: Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Marc Cucurella | Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall | Forwards: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap

Expected Chelsea Line Up Today

GK: Mike Penders – 19-year-old Belgian, dubbed the “new Courtois,” at 6’7″ offers imposing presence on debut

RB: Reece James – England full-back bringing pace and delivery, rested but expected to start

CB: Mamadou Sarr – 19, recently signed from Strasbourg; strong aerially and technically assured.

CB: Aaron Anselmino – 20-year-old from Boca Juniors, solid defender ready for his first minutes.

LB: Marc Cucurella – Attack-minded left-back who impressed last season with goals and assists.

CM: Andrey Santos – Dynamic Brazilian midfielder signed two years ago; brings box-to-box energy.

CM: Dário Essugo – Portuguese U21 talent, energetic and disciplined in midfield.

CM: Enzo Fernández – Creative deep-lying playmaker and key starter after international duty.

RW: Cole Palmer – Chelsea’s main creative spark, racked up 23 goal contributions last season.

ST: Liam Delap – £30 m striker from Ipswich, praised by Maresca as future England No. 9; expected to lead the line.

LW: Nicolas Jackson – Offers strength and hold-up play; likely to start alongside Delap.

Chelsea’s starting lineup today

Looking for the Chelsea starting lineup today vs LAFC? Here is the expected starting XI for Chelsea vs LAFC:

Chelsea Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap

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