Overview

• Liam Delap opened his Chelsea account with a first-half stoppage-time goal in the decisive 3-0 win over ES Tunis.
• The victory lifted Chelsea to second place in Group D behind Flamengo and set up a round-of-16 tie with Benfica in Charlotte.
• Manager Enzo Maresca praised Delap’s quick adaptation and said he has no doubts the 22-year-old will continue to score.
• Chelsea’s performance in the Club World Cup has already generated £33.8 million, covering the striker’s £30 million arrival fee.
• Wesley Fofana was ruled out of the knockout stages due to injury, prompting defensive rotations ahead of the Benfica clash.