Chelsea vs Fluminense Live Streaming: How to watch FIFA Club World Cup semi-final online - preview, kick-off time and other details
Fluminense and Chelsea are set to clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday, with a coveted spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final - and a minimum of $30 million in prize money - on the line. The winner could take home as much as $40 million if they go on to lift the trophy.
Fluminense have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament, led by veteran defender Thiago Silva, who at 40 is defying age with commanding performances.
The Brazilian side impressed in a stunning win over Inter Milan in the Round of 16 and followed it up with a solid victory against Al Hilal in the quarterfinals.Chelsea, meanwhile, have already had a string of battles with Brazilian opposition - falling to Flamengo in the group stage before bouncing back to edge past Palmeiras in the quarters.
Under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's youthful squad is showing real promise, especially in attack. The addition of Joao Pedro has further strengthened their forward options, and while their finishing hasn't always been clinical, their overall balance and control in the knockout rounds have been encouraging.
Interestingly, this will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Match: Fluminense vs Chelsea
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date: July 8, Tuesday
Start Time: 3pm ET
Where to Watch: DAZN
CHELSEA SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Mike Penders, Robert Sanchez, Gaga Slonina
Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Mamadou Sarr
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Andrey Santos
Forwards: Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, Tyrique George, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro
FLUMINENSE SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Fabio, Gustavo Ramalho, Marcelo Pitaluga, Vitor Eudes
Defenders: Juan Freytes, Gabriel Fuentes, Guga, Ignacio, Manoel, Rene, Samuel Xavier, Thiago Santos, Thiago Silva
Midfielders: Facudo Bernal, Hercules, Isaque, Ruben Lezcano, Lima, Martinelli, Nonato, Ganso, Riquelme, Wallace Davi
Forwards: Agustin Canobbio, Everaldo, German Cano, Jhon Arias, Keno, Kevin Serna, Joaquin Lavega, Paulo Baya
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