The group stages of the World Cup are almost over and already Chelsea's stars have seen some success. Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, Christian Pulisic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy have all helped their respective nations secure their place in the last-16.
Thursday will see Mateo Kovacic attempt to join them after his Croatia side opened up the tournament with a draw against Hakim Ziyech's Morocco side, followed by a 4-1 win over Canada. The 28-year-old midfielder will take on a struggling Belgium side containing the familiar face of Romelu Lukaku.
The forward, on loan at Inter Milan from Chelsea, made his return from injury in the Red Devils defeat against Morocco having missed a large chunk of the season so far. The former Everton and Manchester United striker may yet be relied upon to try and inspire Belgium progression with Kevin De Bruyne, Jan Vertonghen and Thibaut Courtois' side struggling to find any rhythm to the extent progression is in doubt.
