Fluminense v Chelsea: Confirmed line-ups for Club World Cup clash


Joao Pedro starts in attack as Chelsea look to progress into the Club World Cup final.
Enzo Maresca’s side are up against Brazilian team Fluminense in New Jersey in the first semi-final.
The winners will face either Champions League winners PSG or Real Madrid in Sunday’s final.
Here’s how they shape up:
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Fluminense team news
Former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva starts against his former club at the grand age of 40, while goalkeeper Fabio is 45 in a few months.
Juan Pablo Freytes and Martinelli are both suspended.
Fluminense XI: Fabio, Santos, Silva, Ignacio, Guga, Rene, Hercules, Nonato, Bernal, Cano, Arias
Chelsea team news
Chelsea are without suspended pair Liam Delap and Levi Colwill so new signing from Brighton Joao Pedro starts up front.
Moises Caicedo is back from a ban of his own and plays in midfield.
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Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Gusto, Cucurella, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Caicedo, Palmer, Nkunku, Joao Pedro
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