Chelsea vs Fluminense LIVE SCORE: Club World Cup goal updates | Football

Chelsea are one win away from reaching the Fifa Club World Cup final with Fluminense standing of their way tonight.

After navgiating their way through the group stages, Enzo Maresca’s side have fought past Benfica and Palmeiras to achieve the ultimate 4 with Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid waiting in the ultimate.

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, may very well be arrange for a duel with countryman Joao Pedro tonight with Liam Delap missing through suspension.

So as 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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Recent Jersey hosts the motion tonight with fans hoping to avoid weather delays which have been a problem throughout the competition with Chelsea’s last 16 win over Benfica suspended for 2 hours.

Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all of the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage throughout the evening.

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Fluminense 0-0 Chelsea

11 mins | Fernandez is looking an actual threat in these early stages – one other good ball into the box finds the Argentine who twists and shoots but Ignácio throws himself within the approach to make the block.

Fluminense hanging on a wee bit here.

Fluminense 0-0 Chelsea

10 mins | Chelsea whip one other dangerous ball in, this time from the proper. Fabio in goal elects to punch clear and nearly gets rid.

Fluminense 0-0 Chelsea

9 mins | Chelsea take it quickly with Palmer floating it in but Fluminense recuperate their bearings into time to cope with it.

Fluminense 0-0 Chelsea

8 mins | One other tough challenge; this time Joao Pedro is chopped down and Chelsea have the prospect to launch one into the box.

Fluminense 0-0 Chelsea

5 mins | Fernandez dives in and catches Cano with a reasonably wild challenge. He’s lucky to not see a yellow there, perhaps.

Fluminense 0-0 Chelsea

3 mins | A really energetic start from Arias who gives Cucurella a shove to the bottom early doors. Moments later, he scampers inside from the proper, evading challenges and sliding an inviting ball through for his teammate who can’t quite latch onto it.

KICK-OFF!

Boxing royalty in the home

The voice of boxing Michael Buffer has the ultimate word ahead of kick-off, introducing the teams. Lovely treat, that.

Kick-off approaching

Five minutes until our semi-final is underway.

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Romeo Lavia ruled out tonight

Here’s a bit of more on why Romeo Lavia won’t be involved for Chelsea tonight.

Chelsea’s third game against Brazilian opposition

Chelsea were turned over by Flamengo within the group stages of the tournament despite taking the lead – although they weren’t helped by Nicolas Jackson losing his marbles and earning a straight red card.

Things went a bit more to plan against Palmeiras last trip, securing a 2-1 win despite Estevao Willian scoring against his future club.

Palmer out so as to add to CWC haul

It’s one goal in 4 appearances for Cole Palmer thus far on the Club World Cup. Saving all of them for when it matters?

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PSG or Real Madrid await for winner

A blockbuster clash awaits in the opposite Fifa Club World Cup semi-final.

Kylian Mbappe is reunited with PSG tomorrow night.

Maresca will call upon Arsenal goal Madueke

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Noni Madueke but there remains to be the small matter of agreeing a fee with Chelsea.

The England international is on the bench tonight and Enzo Maresca explained yesterday he won’t hesitate to call upon the winger if needed.

‘I don’t have any doubts that if we’d like Noni, he’ll help us,’ Maresca said.

‘I can understand when there’s noise around you, it’s difficult to cope with that.’

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Thiago Silva starts against former side

At 40 years old, Thiago Silva remains to be going strong, now the heartbeat of a resilient Fluminense defence.

An exhilarating duel together with his countryman Joao Pedro awaits tonight.

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Jackson and Madueke on Chelsea bench

So, it’s Joao Pedro who gets the nod up front despite Nicolas Jackson being available on the bench. Interesting.

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Noni Madueke is among the many subs amid growing speculation over his future having agreed personal terms with Arsenal. Christopher Nkunku starts in that attacking front three alongside Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto.

Confirmed Fluminense XI to face Chelsea

Fabio, Ignacio, Silva, Thiago Santos, Guga, Hercules, Bernal, Nonato, Rene, Arias, Cano

Subs: Eudes, Xavier, Manoel, Fuentes, Canobbio, Soteldo, Serna, Isaque, Lezcano, Lavega, Ganso, Keno, Lima, Baya, Everaldo

Confirmed Chelsea XI to face Fluminense

Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku; Pedro.

Subs: Jorgensen, Penders, Slonina, Acheampong, James, Sarr, Anselmino, Andrey Santos, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Madueke, Jackson, Guiu

Joao Pedro starts for Chelsea

As expected, Joao Pedro comes into the starting XI tonight for his full Chelsea debut. Full team news can be with you in a mo…

Joao Pedro up against boyhood club

With Liam Delap ruled out, Joao Pedro is in contention to begin for Chelsea tonight after his vibrant debut off the bench against Palmeiras.

The £55m signing from Brighton is a former Fluminense boy, so don’t expect any celebrations if he gets off the mark tonight.

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