Tunis vs Chelsea LIVE commentary: UK kick-off time, team news and how to follow Club World Cup clash

Chelsea will look to bounce back from their Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo when they take on Tunisian side Esperance de Tunis. The Blues have one win and one defeat from their opening two matches in the USA. Nicolas Jackson’s red card didn’t help ChelseaGetty Enzo Maresca‘s men started with a comfortable 2-0 win over LAFC before losing 3-1 to the Brazilian side. Nicolas Jackson was sent off in that match, making it a game to forget. The Blues haven’t qualified for the next round yet and must not lose here if they want to seal a place in the knockout rounds. Tunis vs Chelsea: Date and how to follow This Club World Cup Group D game will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 24. It’s a late kick-off for UK fans with the game getting underway at 2am on Wednesday morning. talkSPORT has live and exclusive coverage of the game. Paul Ross will serve as your presenter, with commentary coming from Nigel Adderley and former Arsenal winger Perry Groves. To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. talkSPORT.com will also be right across the action. The action will also be shown on DAZN. Chelsea were disappointing last time outGetty Tunis vs Chelsea: Team news Liam Delap made his full debut in the 3-1 defeat to Flamengo, and he is probably going to start here. Jackson is suspended after being sent off, giving Delap a chance to stake his claim as the club’s number one striker. Noni Madueke was dropped to the bench, so he will be looking to get back into the team, while Romeo Lavia is another who will hope to start. Chelsea squad Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Mike Penders, Robert Sanchez, Gaga Slonina Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Mamadou Sarr Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Andrey Santos Forwards: Liam Delap, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer Tunis squad Goalkeepers: Bechir Ben Said, Amanallah Memmiche, Mohamed Sedki Debchi Defenders: Yassine Meriah, Mohamed Amine Tougai, Hamza Jelassi, Raed Bouchniba, Mohamed Ben Ali, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Ayman Ben Mohamed Midfielders: Onuche Ogbelu, Khalil Guenichi, Chiheb Jebali, Mohamed Wael Derbali, Houssem Tka, Abdramane Konate, Yan Sasse, Youcef Belaili, Elias Mokwana Forwards: Achref Jabri, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Haythem Dhaou Tunis vs Chelsea: What has been said? New striker Delap spoke to talkSPORT’s Ben Jacobs about life at Chelsea and his love for a combative contest. He said: “I am just here to play football. “Everyone sets targets, and of course I want to better the [12 league] goals I scored last season. “With the size of the club, there is always going to be competition and I think players thrive off IT. It is Chelsea, so it’s going to be tough and competitive and that’s what you relish. “I love the battles. I always have since I was a kid. I really love the aggressive side of [the game] and the competitive nature of the squad. It’s got to be controlled at times, but it’s my game ultimately and I enjoy it. “I think everyone playing football plays close to the edge a little bit. You have to be aggressive and on the front foot all the time. “I’ve always had that same edge since I was a kid and I’m not going to change the way my mindset is. You’ve just got to make sure you’re on the right side [of it].” Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN. Sign up now so you don’t miss any of the action. Watch the FIFA Club World Cup for FREE on DAZN *If you click on a link in this Box Out we will earn affiliate revenue This year’s FIFA Club World Cup will see the top teams from around the world competing to be crowned champions. Here’s how to watch every game for free on DAZN: Sign Up: Go to the DAZN website and create a free account Select Your Package: Choose the free standard coverage Enjoy the Action: Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN From Harry Kane to Erling Haaland, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be packed with the most exciting football from the world’s top talent. Sign up to DAZN now and watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup for free

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Tunis vs Chelsea LIVE commentary: UK kick-off time, team news and how to follow Club World Cup clash

Chelsea will look to bounce back from their Club World Cup defeat to Flamengo when they take on Tunisian side Esperance de Tunis.

The Blues have one win and one defeat from their opening two matches in the USA.

Nicolas Jackson’s red card didn’t help Chelsea
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Enzo Maresca‘s men started with a comfortable 2-0 win over LAFC before losing 3-1 to the Brazilian side.

Nicolas Jackson was sent off in that match, making it a game to forget.

The Blues haven’t qualified for the next round yet and must not lose here if they want to seal a place in the knockout rounds.

Tunis vs Chelsea: Date and how to follow

This Club World Cup Group D game will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 24.

It’s a late kick-off for UK fans with the game getting underway at 2am on Wednesday morning.

talkSPORT has live and exclusive coverage of the game.

Paul Ross will serve as your presenter, with commentary coming from Nigel Adderley and former Arsenal winger Perry Groves.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

talkSPORT.com will also be right across the action.

The action will also be shown on DAZN.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 20: Liam Delap #9 and Cole Palmer #10 of Chelsea FC look on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between CR Flamengo and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 20, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Carl Recine - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Chelsea were disappointing last time out
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Tunis vs Chelsea: Team news

Liam Delap made his full debut in the 3-1 defeat to Flamengo, and he is probably going to start here.

Jackson is suspended after being sent off, giving Delap a chance to stake his claim as the club’s number one striker.

Noni Madueke was dropped to the bench, so he will be looking to get back into the team, while Romeo Lavia is another who will hope to start.

Chelsea squad

  • Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Mike Penders, Robert Sanchez, Gaga Slonina
  • Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Mamadou Sarr
  • Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Andrey Santos
  • Forwards: Liam Delap, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer

Tunis squad

  • Goalkeepers: Bechir Ben Said, Amanallah Memmiche, Mohamed Sedki Debchi
  • Defenders: Yassine Meriah, Mohamed Amine Tougai, Hamza Jelassi, Raed Bouchniba, Mohamed Ben Ali, Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida, Ayman Ben Mohamed
  • Midfielders: Onuche Ogbelu, Khalil Guenichi, Chiheb Jebali, Mohamed Wael Derbali, Houssem Tka, Abdramane Konate, Yan Sasse, Youcef Belaili, Elias Mokwana
  • Forwards: Achref Jabri, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Haythem Dhaou

Tunis vs Chelsea: What has been said?

New striker Delap spoke to talkSPORT’s Ben Jacobs about life at Chelsea and his love for a combative contest.

He said: “I am just here to play football.

“Everyone sets targets, and of course I want to better the [12 league] goals I scored last season.

“With the size of the club, there is always going to be competition and I think players thrive off IT. It is Chelsea, so it’s going to be tough and competitive and that’s what you relish.

“I love the battles. I always have since I was a kid. I really love the aggressive side of [the game] and the competitive nature of the squad. It’s got to be controlled at times, but it’s my game ultimately and I enjoy it.

“I think everyone playing football plays close to the edge a little bit. You have to be aggressive and on the front foot all the time.

“I’ve always had that same edge since I was a kid and I’m not going to change the way my mindset is. You’ve just got to make sure you’re on the right side [of it].”

Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN. Sign up now so you don’t miss any of the action.

Watch the FIFA Club World Cup for FREE on DAZN

*If you click on a link in this Box Out we will earn affiliate revenue

This year’s FIFA Club World Cup will see the top teams from around the world competing to be crowned champions.

Here’s how to watch every game for free on DAZN:

  1. Sign Up: Go to the DAZN website and create a free account
  2. Select Your Package: Choose the free standard coverage
  3. Enjoy the Action: Watch all of the FIFA Club World Cup free on DAZN

From Harry Kane to Erling Haaland, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup promises to be packed with the most exciting football from the world’s top talent.

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