Chelsea Vs Los Angeles FC: Opening Match in Club World Cup 2025
Bola.net – Chelsea and Los Angeles FC will kick off their journey in Group D of the 2025 Club World Cup with an intense match held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The kick-off is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 02.00 WIB. The Blues have just won the Conference League title. Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea also successfully finished in the top four of the Premier League and returned to the Champions League. This achievement is considered a turning point for Chelsea after several seasons full of turmoil and inconsistency. Maresca’s inaugural season also brings a glimmer of hope to the Stamford Bridge public.
Chelsea’s Squad and Strategy
Maresca did not bring all the big names to the United States. Players like Joao Felix, Raheem Sterling, and Djordje Petrovic did not participate, mostly due to rotation considerations ahead of the new season. Instead, Maresca gave opportunities to young players to showcase their skills. Liam Delap, who now wears the number 9 jersey, has a chance to play, while Dario Essugo, a new recruit from Sporting, has also been brought into the squad. Other new names such as Mike Penders in goal, Mamadou Sarr in defense, and Cole Palmer, who now officially wears the number 10 jersey, complete the team composition. Andrey Santos also returns after his loan spell. Only Wesley Fofana is absent due to a hamstring injury. Outside of that, Maresca’s decision allows room for young talent to demonstrate his intention to build a long-term project.
Los Angeles FC’s Lineup and Tactics
Meanwhile, Los Angeles FC continues to rely on Steve Cherundolo’s 4-3-3 playing style that combines experience with the spirit of young players. Hugo Lloris remains the main goalkeeper, while Olivier Giroud can duel against his former team. Young striker Nathan Ordaz, a graduate of the LAFC academy, is slowly showing his sharpness with three goals so far in the MLS. The main focus is on Denis Bouanga, who has been sharp with eight goals in 15 games this season. Giroud, although not young anymore, could be a secret weapon. This match could also be an emotional moment for him facing his former club.
Predicted Starting XI and Head to Head Records
Predicted Starting XI:
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Los Angeles FC (4-3-3): Lloris; Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead; Tillman, Jesus, Delgado; Martinez, Giroud, Bouanga
Head to Head Records:
Chelsea and Los Angeles FC have never met before. This will be their first meeting.
Score Prediction
If Maresca fields his best lineup and considers this match as an important part of his project, Chelsea is highly favored to win. The difference in squad quality and experience at the highest level clearly favors the team from London. Despite playing in front of LAFC supporters, young Chelsea players are already used to performing on the big stage. Names like Palmer, Santos, and Delap have great potential to stand out. The only thing that might challenge Chelsea is adapting to the weather and the early season rhythm. However, in terms of gameplay, The Blues still have everything they need to secure three points in the opening match of Group D.
Final Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Los Angeles FC
Standings
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Prediksi Pertandingan Chelsea Vs Los Angeles FC: Pembukaan Piala Dunia Klub 2025
Chelsea dan Los Angeles FC akan memulai perjalanan mereka di Grup D Piala Dunia Klub 2025 dengan pertandingan yang intens di Mercedes-Benz Stadium di Atlanta. Pertandingan ini akan digelar pada Selasa, 17 Juni 2025 pukul 02.00 WIB. The Blues baru saja meraih gelar Conference League. Di bawah arahan Enzo Maresca, Chelsea juga berhasil finis di empat besar Liga Utama dan kembali ke Liga Champions. Prestasi ini dianggap sebagai titik balik bagi Chelsea setelah beberapa musim penuh gejolak dan ketidakpastian. Musim perdana Maresca juga membawa sinar harapan bagi publik Stamford Bridge.
Skuad dan Strategi Chelsea
Maresca tidak membawa semua pemain bintang ke Amerika Serikat. Pemain seperti Joao Felix, Raheem Sterling, dan Djordje Petrovic tidak ikut serta, kebanyakan karena pertimbangan rotasi menjelang musim baru. Sebaliknya, Maresca memberi kesempatan kepada pemain muda untuk memamerkan kemampuan mereka. Liam Delap, yang kini mengenakan nomor punggung 9, mendapat kesempatan bermain, sementara Dario Essugo, rekrutan baru dari Sporting, juga masuk dalam skuad. Nama-nama baru lain seperti Mike Penders di pos penjaga gawang, Mamadou Sarr di lini belakang, dan Cole Palmer, yang kini resmi mengenakan nomor punggung 10, melengkapi komposisi tim. Andrey Santos juga kembali setelah masa peminjamannya. Hanya Wesley Fofana yang absen karena cedera hamstring. Di luar itu, keputusan Maresca memberikan ruang bagi bakat muda untuk menunjukkan niatnya membangun proyek jangka panjang.
Lineup dan Taktik Los Angeles FC
Sementara itu, Los Angeles FC terus mengandalkan gaya bermain 4-3-3 Steve Cherundolo yang mengombinasikan pengalaman dengan semangat pemain muda. Hugo Lloris tetap menjadi kiper utama, sementara Olivier Giroud bisa bertarung melawan mantan timnya. Penyerang muda Nathan Ordaz, lulusan akademi LAFC, sedang menunjukkan ketajamannya dengan tiga gol sejauh ini di MLS. Fokus utama ada pada Denis Bouanga, yang tajam dengan delapan gol dalam 15 pertandingan musim ini. Giroud, meskipun tidak lagi muda, bisa menjadi senjata rahasia. Pertandingan ini juga bisa menjadi momen emosional baginya menghadapi mantan klubnya.
Prediksi Starting XI dan Catatan Pertemuan Head to Head
Prediksi Starting XI:
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Los Angeles FC (4-3-3): Lloris; Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead; Tillman, Jesus, Delgado; Martinez, Giroud, Bouanga
Catatan Head to Head:
Chelsea dan Los Angeles FC belum pernah bertemu sebelumnya. Ini akan menjadi pertemuan pertama mereka.
Prediksi Skor
Jika Maresca menurunkan pemain terbaiknya dan mempertimbangkan pertandingan ini sebagai bagian penting dari proyeknya, Chelsea sangat diunggulkan untuk menang. Perbedaan kualitas skuad dan pengalaman di level tertinggi jelas menguntungkan tim dari London. Meskipun bermain di depan pendukung LAFC, pemain muda Chelsea sudah terbiasa tampil di panggung besar. Nama-nama seperti Palmer, Santos, dan Delap memiliki potensi besar untuk menonjol. Satu-satunya hal yang mungkin menantang Chelsea adalah beradaptasi dengan cuaca dan ritme awal musim. Namun, dari segi permainan, The Blues masih memiliki segalanya yang diperlukan untuk mengamankan tiga poin dalam pertandingan pembuka Grup D.
Prediksi Skor Akhir: Chelsea 2-0 Los Angeles FC
Klasemen
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