Group D kicked off play at the Club World Cup with Chelsea defeating Los Angeles FC 2-0, showing why they are one of the favorites to win the Club World Cup. The Blues got off to a good start with Liam Delap making his debut and assisting the second goal to Enzo Fernandez.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has hinted that he was not surprised by Liam Delap 's sparkling debut against Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup. Having joined in a £30m transfer from Ipswich Town, Delap has been tipped to challenge and edge out Nicolas Jackson for a starting role in the Blues attack.