Flamengo vs Chelsea: Line-ups revealed as Blues hand Delap first start

Enzo Maresca's side kicked off their campaign with a win over LAFC.

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Chelsea return to action in the Club World Cup when they face South American side Flamengo.

Enzo Maresca’s side got off to the perfect start earlier in the week, beating LAFC 2-0.

Now, they will look to all but guarantee their place in the knockout rounds with another three points.

But the Brazilian outfit are no pushovers and will fancy themselves to advance themselves after winning their opener.

Read on to see how both teams line-up.

Flamengo line-up

Flamengo have gone with a similar shape to their opening win against Esperance.

Augustin Rossi is in goal, behind a defence of Wesley, Danilo, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas.

Then, in midfield, a two of Erick Pulgar and former Blue Jorginho.

Ahead comes Gerson, Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Luiz Araujo.

Up front is Gonzala Plata.

Chelsea line-up

Like their opponents, the Blues have not altered much from their opener.

Robert Sanchez remains in goal, with Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah and Malo Gusto in defence.

Reece James moves into midfield alongside Moises Caicedo.

Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer and  Enzo Fernandez stretch as a front three.

Liam Delap makes his first start ahead of Nicolas Jackson.

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Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.

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