Fluminense vs Chelsea LIVE commentary: UK kick-off time and how to watch for FREE as Blues eye Club World Cup final
Chelsea can book their place in the Club World Cup final this Tuesday when they take on Fluminense, exclusively live on talkSPORT.
The Blues have been one of the dominant forces in the competition and beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarter-finals last time out.
Enzo Maresca’s side are now one win away from FIFA’s showpiece, where they could face Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in a blockbuster clash.
But Brazilian side Fluminense are not going to be a pushover, as they have not lost a single game in the tournament so far.
They beat Al Hilal, who knocked out Manchester City, in the quarter-finals, while a giant-killing of Inter Milan will prove to be motivation for another against Chelsea.
Fluminense vs Chelsea: Kick-off time and how to follow
This Club World Cup semi-final will take place on Tuesday, July 8.
Kick-off at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is scheduled for 8pm UK time.
talkSPORT will have exclusive live commentary of the game presented by Sam Ellard.
Commentary will come from Nigel Adderley and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Fans can watch the Club World Cup action for FREE on DAZN too. More details on how to do so can be found here.
Fluminense vs Chelsea: Team news
Suspensions are wreaking havoc ahead of the Club World Cup semi-finals, with Chelsea set to be without Liam Delap and Levi Colwill.
It means Nicolas Jackson could lead the line, or new signing Joao Pedro may make his first start for the club after coming off the bench last time out.
Captain Reece James was pulled out of the starting line-up during the warm-up against Palmeiras with some tightness, so he remains a doubt.
As for Fluminense, ex-Chelsea defender Thiago Silva is sure to start at the back.
Matheus Martinelli and Juan Pablo Freytes are both sidelined through suspension.
Fluminense
Group stage
- Fluminense 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
- Fluminense 4-2 Ulsan
- Mamelodi 0-0 Fluminense
Round of 16
- Inter Milan 0-2 Fluminense
Quarter-final
- Fluminense 2-1 Al Hilal
Chelsea
Group stage
- Chelsea 2-0 LAFC
- Flamengo 3-1 Chelsea
- ES Tunis 0-3 Chelsea
Round of 16
- Benfica 1-4 Chelsea AET
Quarter-final
- Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea
Fluminense vs Chelsea: What has been said?
Speaking after Chelsea’s win over Palmeiras, Cole Palmer spoke of how his side has been improving each game at the Club World Cup.
He said: “We are getting used to being here, the climate is a big thing, and the pitches. The more the tournament has gone on, the better we have got.
“We’re getting better and better, and hopefully, we can play even better than we did tonight in the semi.”
Malo Gusto also has high hopes, saying: “During this competition, our mental strength has been the most important thing.
“I think if we can overcome these hurdles we can do anything and that’s why we must believe in ourselves, give our best and see what goes after.
“We have a chance of the trophy and that’s what we must try to do.”
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