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Chelsea will strive to continue their winning form when they meet Brazilian side Flamengo in their next Club World Cup group stage match. Despite picking up three points from their last game, the Blues failed to impress in crucial areas, and numerous changes could be made to their starting lineup for the Flamengo game. Here is how Enzo Maresca could line up his team.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Goalkeeper: Jorgensen
- Defenders: Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Chalobah, James
- Midfielders: Caicedo, Lavia
- Attackers: George, Palmer, Neto
- Striker: Delap
Enzo Maresca is likely to put Jorgensen in goal following Robert Sanchez’s shaky performance against Los Angeles FC. Marc Cucurella contributed significantly to the team’s success in the last game and is likely to retain his starting place at left-back. Chalobah is also expected to start alongside Tosin Adarabioyo, as Colwill’s recent performances have been unconvincing. Captain Reece James could start at right-back.
The midfield combination of Caicedo and Lavia might still be used against Flamengo. In the attack, Tyrique George is expected to start ahead of Madueke, who was wasteful with numerous passes. The number 10 spot could be occupied by Palmer, and Pedro Neto, who was electrifying against LAFC, might be rewarded with another chance in the starting lineup.
Enzo Maresca is likely to put Liam Delap in the striking role ahead of Jackson, following the new signing’s good contribution in the previous match despite starting from the bench.
Players like Noni Madueke, Levi Colwill, Fernandez, and Nkunku are expected to be on the team’s bench on match day.
