Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign in the U.S. has been thrown off course by relentless heat. Manager Enzo Maresca admits the squad has cut training to a minimum, swapping intense drills for recovery and tactics ahead of a vital game against Espérance Sportive de Tunis. Player health comes first, even with lucrative prize money on the line.

Chelsea outclassed ES Tunis 3-0 at Lincoln Financial Field, pushing into the FIFA Club World Cup knockout rounds. Manager Enzo Maresca praised the Tunisian side’s resilience, despite making key changes to the starting lineup. The night also marked anticipated debuts for several Blues players.

Chelsea are pushing to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, but high costs and wage demands pose challenges. Alternatives like Garnacho and Gittens are under consideration. The Blues plan a major squad shake-up to fund new signings as they prepare for a return to Champions League action and possible goalkeeper changes.

Aston Villa achieved a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chelsea, thanks to Marco Asensio's double strike with assists from Marcus Rashford. Despite Chelsea's early lead by Enzo Fernandez, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's mistake proved costly. Villa's win halts their poor run, climbing to 8th in the league, as Chelsea's struggles continue, extending their winless streak.