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#BottomLine

Everything special about PSG is how all the players are allowed and encouraged to carry the ball rather than passing and the supportive structure around ball careers to press in case of missed dribbles.

I wailed here several times last season especially when we were struggling to unlock teams on why this is a crucial modification if we are to fight in bigger stages and bigger opponents.

Their recruitment model is almost the same as us. I believe we also have tools in midfield now for this

Tomorrow we shut them up

🚨 Maresca on Maignan: “The situation about the goalkeepers is simple – Robert Sanchez is No 1 and then Filip Jorgensen is No 2. Mike Penders has joined us. Then we will take a final decision.

🚨 Maresca on left winger signing: “For sure, something is going to happen”

🚨 Maresca: “We only have 3 proper wingers”

Maresca says the players need to have potentially up to a whole month off after this tournament otherwise it’s “Impossible”

Pre-match analysis 👇👇

⚽ Match Summary

Event: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 (Group Stage)

Date: June 16, 2025

Teams: Chelsea (England) vs LAFC (USA)


🔵 Chelsea

In top form — won 8 of last 9 games.

Key players: Cole Palmer (top scorer), Enzo Fernández, Reece James.

Style: Possession-based, high press, strong midfield.

Likely to dominate possession and control the game.


⚫ LAFC

Dangerous in attack with Bouanga and Olivier Giroud (ex-Chelsea).

Unbeaten in last 10 matches.

Style: Fast counterattacks, physical midfield.

Weakness: Defense struggles under pressure.

🔥 Key Battle

Cole Palmer vs LAFC defense

Bouanga/Giroud vs Chelsea’s young center-backs

🧠 Prediction

Chelsea win likely (3–1 or 2–1)

LAFC may score, but Chelsea’s quality should win it.

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