{"id":156223,"date":"2025-07-08T12:33:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T12:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/chelsea-xi-vs-fluminense-predicted-lineup-and-confirmed-team-news-london-evening-standard\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T12:33:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T12:33:58","slug":"chelsea-xi-vs-fluminense-predicted-lineup-and-confirmed-team-news-london-evening-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/chelsea-xi-vs-fluminense-predicted-lineup-and-confirmed-team-news-london-evening-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea XI vs Fluminense: Predicted lineup and confirmed team news – London Evening Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Joao Pedro<\/a> could make his full Chelsea<\/a> debut in tonight\u2019s Club World Cup<\/a> semi-final clash with Fluminense<\/a>.<\/a>
The Blues come up against their former defender Thiago Silva when they face the Brazilian side<\/a> in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Tuesday.
Pedro came off the bench in the previous round against Palmeiras to make his Chelsea debut <\/a>but would earn a first start if named in Enzo Maresca\u2019s lineup from the off.
The Blues will make changes for their match against Fluminense, with Liam Delap and Levi Colwill both suspended after picking up their second yellow cards of the tournament in the quarter-finals.
Nicolas Jackson was an unused substitute in that game despite being available again after his two-match ban for a red card against Flamengo in the group stage. Jackson or Pedro will be expected to lead the line in Delap\u2019s absence. Christopher Nkunku could also play.
\u201cNow with Levi and Liam out, we\u2019re going to find a different solution,\u201d Maresca said on Monday. \u201cJoao is ready. We also have Nico. For sure, we\u2019re going to find a solution.\u201d
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Benoit Badiashile suffered an injury in the round-of-16 victory over Benfica so won\u2019t feature, meaning Tosin Adarabioyo could partner Trevoh Chalobah at centre-back.
Reece James and Romeo Lavia have slight niggles<\/a>, but while James is set to be available, Lavia will not be risked.
\u201cRomeo is training already,\u201d Maresca said. \u201cBut, unfortunately, he\u2019s not training with us. So he\u2019s not ready for tomorrow.\u201d
Andrey Santos started in midfield against Palmeiras but could make way now that Moises Caicedo is back from suspension.
Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens will only be available after the Club World Cup, where they have been featuring for Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. So neither will play against Fluminense.
Predicted Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): <\/strong>Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku; Pedro
Doubt:<\/strong> James
Injured:<\/strong> Badiashile, Lavia
Suspended:<\/strong> Delap, Colwill
Ineligible: <\/strong>Gittens
Time and date: <\/strong>8pm BST on Tuesday July 8, 2025
How to watch: <\/strong>DAZN website and app.<\/a>
Venue: <\/strong>MetLife Stadium
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