Tonight's Group D opener in Atlanta takes place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and it is our first outing since we lifted the Conference League trophy.

Maresca has made five changes to the side that began that game in Poland, but three of our pre-tournament arrivals – Mamadou Sarr, Dario Essugo, and Liam Delap – are all among our substitutes.

Robert Sanchez starts in goal for the Blues and will be protected by a back four of Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella.

Moises Caicedo starts in midfield and will be partnered by Romeo Lavia, who replaces Enzo Fernandez in our starting XI.

Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto continue in the wide positions for the Blues, with Cole Palmer set to occupy his usual No.10 role. Nicolas Jackson will lead the attack.

Chelsea: Sanchez; James (c), Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Pedro Neto; Jackson

Chelsea substitutes: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Sarr, Anselmino, Essugo, Fernandez, Andrey Santos, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Nkunku, Delap, Guiu

LAFC: Lloris, Palencia, Long, Segura, Hollingshead, Delgado, Jesus, Tillman, Ordaz, Ebobisse, Bouanga.

LAFC substitutes: Hasal, Ochoa, Marlon, Raposo, Chanot, Tafari, Hom, Saldana, Yeboah, Giroud, Martinez, Wibowo.

Chelsea's opening match of the Club World Cup against LAFC kicks off in Atlanta at 8pm UK time and you can watch the game live for free via DAZN by signing up here.