Fluminense v Chelsea match preview
Having performed Brazilian golf equipment twice of their 120 years of existence earlier than the beginning of the Membership World Cup, Chelsea are about to face such a fixture for the third time in beneath three weeks after they meet Fluminense within the semi-finals on Tuesday.
The excellent news for Maresca’s aspect is that Brazilian leaders Flamengo, who beat them 3-1 within the group stage on June 20, are out, however Fluminense are a mere 4 factors behind them in Serie A and on a nice run, going an eleventh recreation unbeaten with a 2-1 quarter-final victory towards an Al-Hilal aspect who had been favourites to advance.
Defender Malo Gusto mentioned Chelsea’s 2-1 win in the last eight against Palmeiras, who’re two factors above Fluminense domestically, was “very powerful”.
“The Brazilian groups are doing very nicely throughout this competitors,” added the France worldwide, chatting with Chelsea’s website.
“We simply must be ourselves, dig deep and attempt to win. It’s not sufficient but: we nonetheless have a semi-final to get to the ultimate and attempt to win this trophy. Now we simply must consider in ourselves and to present our greatest.”
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Fluminense lack the monetary may of Chelsea and fellow semi-finalists Paris Saint-Germain and Actual Madrid and are prepared outsiders getting into the ultimate 4 of the expanded competitors.
“Typically after we’re on the bus or at dinner, we glance round and say ‘do you realise it is a World Membership Cup semi-final?” revealed full-back Rene, by way of Globo.
“That’s the sensation, of residing a dream. When the dream comes true, you assume ‘is it actually true?’ We’ve roughly that feeling, pleasure radiating wherever we go.
“We knew that collectively, giving our greatest, we might get there. In fact, on paper, and for a lot of exterior [the club], it was inconceivable.
“However those that work with us daily know that we all the time believed. The opponents are favourites towards us, but it surely has labored out this fashion. Could the favouritism all the time be on the opposite aspect and the victory on this aspect.”
Fluminense v Chelsea crew information
Defender Freytes and midfielder Martinelli are out with yellow-card suspensions for Fluminense, that means Renato Gaucho may have modified his beginning line-up in all six video games on the finals.
Hercules and Thiago Santos might change the pair however Renato may choose completely different choices if the tactician switches formation.
“The participant who is available in to exchange Freytes and Martinelli doesn’t fear me,” Renato mentioned, backing the energy and readiness of his squad.
Rene is happy to be in competition following suspension. “From up [in the stands], you’ll be able to’t do something,” the 32-year-old mirrored.
“All you are able to do is pray for all the things to go nicely and cheer. It’s a foul feeling. I hope I don’t must undergo that once more.”
On the age of 40, former Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva, who gained the Membership World Cup and Champions League in 2021 throughout 4 years at Chelsea, is sort of sure to start out once more.
Defender Levi Colwill and new striker Liam Delap are suspended for Chelsea however midfielder Moises Caicedo is again from a ban.
Centre-half Benoit Badiashile and midfielder Romeo Lavia missed the win towards Fluminense with accidents, as did captain Reece James with a knock the wideman picked up shortly earlier than kick-off.
New £60m ahead Joao Pedro got here by means of Fluminense’s youth system alongside Martinelli earlier than shifting to Watford and establishing himself within the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Defender Wesley Fofana stays out with a long-term thigh harm, whereas 18-year-old midfielder Kendry Paez, who is anticipated to affix Strasbourg on mortgage, will not be within the squad.
Winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not performed since November and was introduced in December to have examined constructive for a banned substance.
Fluminense v Chelsea anticipated line-ups
Fluminense beginning XI: Fabio, Ignacio, Thiago Silva, Gabriel Fuentes, Samuel Xavier, Hercules, Facundo Bernal, Rene, Nonato, Jhon Arias, German Cano.
Chelsea beginning XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, James; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro
Find out how to watch Fluminense v Chelsea: TV and on-line streams
Kick-off on Tuesday is at 20:00 BST, with dwell protection on DAZN.
DAZN subscribers or Freemium member can tune in as a part of their present membership, whereas non-subscribers can register for a free account to start out watching.
Followers can watch on the go by way of the DAZN App on sensible TVs, telephones, tablets, video games consoles and streaming gadgets.
