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Chelsea’s Club World Cup: Delap debut, extreme US heat and $150m prize pot

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Delap, who signed from Ipswich before the tournament, made his debut in the opening game against LAFC and was impressive. His chipped cross was his first assist for the club as he set up Enzo Fernandez’s second goal in a 2-0 win.

The striker struggled to make an impact on his first start in the following game against Flamengo, but scored his first goal for Chelsea in the final Group D match.

Delap’s deft touch and spin gave him space to cut inside and place his shot past goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said.

“It’s a great feeling, we needed to win and to get a goal is a special feeling,” said Delap.

Maresca added: “We expected the process to be quick with Liam because we know him and he knows us with the way we play.

“Against Flamengo he had three clear chances to score goals. That is already a good feeling because it means he is in the right position.”

Winger Pedro Neto excelled in the first two matches, scoring in both after rapid, powerful dribbles.

Fernandez also has a goal and two assists in the tournament, having scored eight goals and provided 14 assists last season.


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