6 things we learned about Chelsea from the Club World Cup

Chelsea: world champions.

Not many people thought that was a likelihood when the FIFA Club World Cup started. Even after the group stage, the bookies estimated that the Blues only had a 16.8% chance of reaching the final, let alone winning the whole thing.

So, with a second trophy under Enzo Maresca’s belt, what should we expect from the west Londoners in the season ahead?

In this article, we thought we’d put together a few takeaways ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

First, though, a round-up of the minutes played, goals scored and assists registered.

APPEARANCES, GOALS + ASSISTS