Chelsea begin our Club World Cup adventure with a matchup against MLS contenders Los Angeles FC, who are the replacement team for Club León. On paper, we are the favorites for this game — and for all our group games — but LAFC are in decent form and in the middle of their season and we’re practically on holidays after a long-long season.

Chelsea's new coach, Enzo Maresca, expressed strong belief in Liam Delap's potential, and even backed the 22-year-old to succeed Harry Kane at England. Following Delap's £30 million transfer from Ipswich Town,

Chelsea completed a £30m deal to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich earlier this summer and Blues boss Enzo Maresca has tipped the striker for big things during his time at Stamford Bridge

Liam Delap is being backed to succeed Harry Kane as England’s No.9, but Enzo Maresca says he is not guaranteed an immediate starting berth at Chelsea.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said Sunday he is confident new signing Liam Delap will become England’s number nine after Harry Kane. Bayern Munich

Former Premier League striker Emile Heskey believes Chelsea have signed a “fantastic” player in Liam Delap. The Blues made Delap their first summer signing after agreeing a deal with Ipswich worth £30m for the 22-year-old.

Chelsea have bolstered their forward line with the signing of 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.

After an impressive season leading the line at Ipswich Town last season, young striker Liam Delap signed for Chelsea for £30m last week with his new manager Enzo Maresca since billing him as a "future England number nine".