Chelsea are one win away from reaching the Fifa Club World Cup final with Fluminense standing in their way tonight.
After navgiating their way through the group stages, Enzo Maresca’s side have fought past Benfica and Palmeiras to reach the final four with Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid waiting in the final.
Having beaten Inter Milan and Al-Hilal, Fluminense have been the competition’s surprise package, led by former Blues star Thiago Silva.
Silva, who left Chelsea return to Brazil last summer, could be set up for a duel with countryman Joao Pedro tonight with Liam Delap missing through suspension.
To add to the subplots, Chelsea’s latest signing has his own deep connections with tonight’s opposition having come through the Fluminense academy.
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New Jersey hosts the action tonight with fans hoping to avoid weather delays that have been an issue throughout the competition with Chelsea’s last 16 win over Benfica suspended for two hours.
Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage throughout the evening.
