Chelsea's 28-man traveling squad includes new signings Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr, who are optimistic about making their debut as manager Maresca rotates his players throughout the summer.

Key stars like Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo are expected to play major roles, though Wesley Fofana is still recovering from a hamstring injury.

Additionally, Mykhaylo Mudryk is serving a provisional doping suspension, and goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic was not included as he seeks a new club during the transfer window.

LAFC's lineup features former Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, who at 38 continues to perform strongly, scoring his team's third goal in their last match against SKC.

On-loan Celtic midfielder Odin Holm is part of the LAFC squad but is dealing with a recent leg injury and is unlikely to play in the opening match.

Chelsea possible starting lineup:

Penders; James, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Cucurella; Lavia, Essugo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Delap

Los Angeles FC possible starting lineup:

Lloris; Palencia, Segura, Marlon, Hollingshead; Tillman, Jesus, Delgado; Yeboah, Giroud, Bouanga