Chelsea are one of 16 clubs competing in the second-ever Messi Cup this week. Lionel Messi recently founded the tournament, which brings together some of the world’s best under-16 teams for a knockout competition at Inter Miami’s stadium.

The West London club were drawn in Group A alongside River Plate, Ajax and Inter Milan. They have brought not only their best under-16 players but also some of the top talents from their under-15 and under-14 squads.

Chelsea have already played two group-stage matches: against River Plate and Inter Milan. Here is how the young Blues are getting on, including an update on Thiago Silva’s son.

How Chelsea are performing in the Messi Cup

Chelsea played the first of their three group-stage matches against River Plate on Sunday night, with the game ending in a 0-0 draw. They faced Inter Milan in their second match on Monday and proved far too strong for the Italian side.

Chelsea won 4-0 at Chase Stadium in Miami, with goals from Ezriah Morrison, Ramarn White, Kutendah Mheuka and Eden Mahoney-Smith. Shumaira Mheuka’s younger brother, Kutendah, recently joined the Blues from Brighton’s academy.

Meanwhile, Chelsea icon Thiago Silva’s youngest son, Iago, has started both games at centre-back. The 15-year-old should not be confused with his older brother, Isago (17), who is also a defender for the Blues’ Under-18s.

Chelsea play their final group-stage match against Ajax, who have three points from two games, on Tuesday night. A victory would guarantee the Blues a place in the Copa Oro (Gold Cup), the knockout phase for the top eight teams.