Chelsea and Palmeiras face off this Saturday in Abu Dhabi for their first Club World Cup identify, wherein each have reached the very last once before.
The English group managed by means of Thomas Tuchel suffered to conquer Asian champions Al Hilal in the semi-finals 1-zero. That became thanks to Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea's principal man in assault.
Palmeiras, champion of the final two variations of the Copa Libertadores, beat Egyptian aspect Al Ahly 2-zero courtesy of desires from Raphael Veiga and Dudu. They ruled that fit from begin to complete.
Palmeiras, coached via Abel Ferreira, played in the 2020 Club World Cup in Qatar and lost within the semi-finals. Chelsea, made the final fo the 2012 edition in Japan before being beaten with the aid of Palmeiras' bitter competitors Corinthians.
The Brazilian club had been also near winning the identify in 1999 once they lost 1-0 to Man Utd within the final of the now defunct Intercontinental Cup.
For Saturday's game, Chelsea are ready to see whether or not Tuchel may be allowed on the bench. He is now in Abu Dhabi after getting over COVID although he's looking forward to new tests.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy arrived in Abu Dhabi after playing within the African Cup of Nations and wining it with Senegal, however the whole lot appears to indicate he'll start on the bench. Spanish goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga will start while injured complete-back Ben Chilwell, who is injured, will be replaced by means of Marcos Alonso.
Palmeiras have all their starters for the decisive game.
To face off towards Chelsea, Ferreira, barring a surprise, will discipline the equal group which defeated the African champions.
Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga; Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger; Cesar Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Marcos Alonso; Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz and Romelu Lukaku
