The Club World Cup is launched. This Monday evening, it was Chelsea who entered the running against Los Angeles FC. The Blues did the work thanks to a good Pedro Neto, the first scorer of the meeting, before Zoo Fernandez came to kill the match. Here are the notes!
It was in Atlanta, in Georgia (United States), that Chelsea launched her club World Cup against Los Angeles FC this Monday evening. An unprecedented meeting for a competition that is just as much. And for this first day of group D, the blues won without much difficulty (2-0). Well helped by a large moldy Caicedo and goals signed Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez, the London club has reassured.
The opportunity, too, to see Liam Delap at work. Recruited from Ipswich, the English striker shone when he got into play. He distilled a center caviar bound for Enzo Fernandez on the goal of the station wagon (80th, 2-0). What to give ideas to his coach for the next meetings?
At the heart of the debates for several months in Chelsea, Robert Sanchez had nothing to do or almost tonight against Los Angeles. As proof, the Americans have only framed one strike in the first period.
The Spaniard therefore did not really have the opportunity to highlight himself. But he nevertheless released a beautiful parade against Bouanga to reject the attempt of the former Stéphanois (57th).
Regularly embarrassed by physical seeds, the Blues captain seemed very fit for this first day of the club World Cup.
He won all his duels and brought a nightmare to life in Denis Bouanga, star player from the LAFC. With the ball too, Reece James was interesting to come and find Cole Palmer in particular, or change his wing.
Replaced at the 45th by Malo Gusto.
Solid, the former Fulham defender had a more than quiet evening even if he was warned before the break for a muscular tackle on Ebobisse (45th).
Thanks to his size, he dominated in the air and feasted long balls sent by the players of Los Angeles, in vain.
The young Englishman formed an interesting pair with Adarabioyo. It has often been used to revive to find the first relays in the midfield.
Defensively, Levi Colwill did not need to force his talent to do the work. He took advantage of a three -time defense to be in a certain comfort.
Rather calm in the possession phase, the Spanish left side was excellent in his play reading. He read everything, before everyone else, and did not hesitate to set foot in the service of science.
It is he who is at the origin of the opening of the Chelsea score thanks to his superb interception (34th, 1-0). Yet yet a successful performance for one of the most reliable players in the blues.
On a mission, Moisés Caicedo reigned the order in the midfield. The Ecuadorian disgusted his opponents by tearing up on each ball.
It was important for recovery, but also in the projection, while Lavia took care of dictating the game. Elected player of the season with the Blues in 2024/2025, the former Brighton seems to be determined to achieve a great competition.
Replaced at the 84th by Essugo, for its big beginnings.
The Belgian formed a very complementary duo with Caicedo. Fluid in his movements, Romeo Lavia has managed, on numerous occasions, to get out of the opposing pressing to break lines.
He has often won meters and constantly sought Cole Palmer in the half-space. A first honorable period before giving way.
Replaced at the 45th by Enzo Fernandez, scorer thanks to a beautiful sequence worthy of a real attacker (80th, 2-0).
Just winner of the League of Nations with Portugal, Pedro Neto took a little time to return to his match. Listened to his right wing, he was shy, until his goal (34th, 1-0).
Superbly served by Nicolas Jackson, the 25 -year -old winger made his speed speak before eliminating R. Hollingshead, and adjusting Hugo Lloris with ease. A very nice goal that allowed his family to open the brand. He could even have offered a decisive pass if Jackson had not found the post on his head (54th).
Always so easy ball to the foot, Cole Palmer had the opportunity to find the flaw several times around the opposing surface, but has never managed to do it in the first act. The fault of a compact block opposite and a lack of motivation probably to really dominate.
He was close to finding the net on his attempt rolled up from the left (20th). It rose in power after the break and chained the small numbers to come and raise the crowd, without scoring. He notably missed the frame at close range (70th), but shifted Liam Delap on the goal of 2-0 scored by Enzo Fernandez (80th).
Replaced in the 84th by Nkunku.
Very active on his left side, Noni Madueke was the most dangerous player at the start of the match, but perhaps also the one who had the most waste.
He should have done better on his strike from the left at close range against Hugo Lloris (17th) and had trouble adjusting his centers. A lack of precision in the last gesture which unfortunately has been lacking in English, whose volume of play remains non-negligible.
Replaced at the 64th by Tyrique George.
Very just technically, it's almost a shame not to have seen Nicolas Jackson more tonight. He was good in his dropouts and in his deviations.
He perfectly launched Pedro Neto in depth when the score is opened (34th, 1-0) and found the post on his head, however well placed (54th), this time found by the Portuguese. Auspicious for the future.
Replaced at the 64th by Liam Delap, author of a very interesting entrance and a decisive pass for Enzo Fernandez (80th, 2-0).
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