Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made several significant changes to his starting XI for the Club World Cup semi-final clash against Fluminense, following their victory over Palmeiras in the quarter-final.
Tosin Adarabioyo has been brought into the starting lineup to form a central defensive partnership with Trevoh Chalobah. This adjustment comes as Maresca deals with the suspensions of key defenders Liam Delap and Levi Colwill, who are unavailable for this crucial match.
In a notable attacking change, João Pedro gets the nod ahead of Nicolas Jackson following his £60 million transfer from Brighton. The Brazilian forward will be looking to make an immediate impact in this high-stakes encounter.
The midfield sees Moisés Caicedo replacing Andrey Santos, while Noni Madueke has been relegated to the bench amid ongoing transfer speculation linking him with a move to Arsenal.
The winner of this semi-final will advance to face either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain in the final, setting up what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
Starting Lineups
Chelsea XI: Sánchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Nkunku, João Pedro
Fluminense XI: Fábio; Da Silva Oliveira, Thiago Silva, Dos Santos; Guga, Hércules, Bernal, Nonato, Rodrigues; Arias, Cano
It's worth noting that former Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will be facing his old club as he lines up for Fluminense in this semi-final showdown.
Chelsea's path to the final has been complicated by recent suspensions, but Maresca appears confident in his adjusted lineup's ability to overcome the Brazilian side.
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