Overview
- Chelsea secured a 3-0 win over ES Tunis to finish second in Group D and advance to the Club World Cup Round of 16.
- Liam Delap made his second start and scored his first goal for Chelsea by weaving past two defenders and slotting home in first-half stoppage time.
- Enzo Maresca rotated his squad to manage the tournament’s demanding schedule and expressed confidence that Delap will continue to find the net.
- Nicolas Jackson missed the ES Tunis match through suspension and Wesley Fofana remains sidelined with injury, forcing defensive adjustments.
- Chelsea will face Benfica at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on June 29 after the Portuguese side topped Group C.