CHELSEA get their Club World Cup campaign underway this evening as they look to win the competition for the first time.
The Blues have participated in the Fifa Club World Cup before, but were beaten 1-0 by Corinthians in the 2012 final.
- Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMT
- TV/Live stream: E4/All 4
- Chelsea XI: Kepa, Christensen, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso, Ziyech, Lukaku, Havertz
- Al-Hilal XI: Almaiouf, Alburayk, Jang, Al Bulayhi, Shahrani, Cuellar, Kanno, Salem, Pereira, Marega, Ighalo
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What time does Chelsea vs Al Hilal kick off?
- Chelsea vs Al Hilal takes place on Wednesday, November 9.
- The match kicks off at 4.30pm UK time – 8.30pm in the United Arab Emirates.
- It takes place at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
- Chelsea and Al Hilal have never played each other.
Is Chelsea vs Al Hilal on TV and can I live stream it?
- Yes. Chelsea vs Al Hilal is live on E4.
- Coverage commences at 4pm – half an hour before kick-off.
- To stream the game live, head to the Channel 4 website.
History boys
“I’m really motivated.”
“In 2012 it hurt a lot and it’s the only competition the club hasn’t won.”
“To win it first time for the club is huge, we have to make it everything for us.”
“We’re representing Europe, we know it’s going to be difficult.”
(Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea)
Al Hilal team:
Al Maiouf, Alburayk, Jang, Al Bulayhi, Y Shahrani, Cuellar, Kanno, Salem, Pereira, Marega, Ighalo.
Chelsea team:
Kepa, Christensen, Silva, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Kovacic, Jorginho, Alonso, Ziyech, Lukaku, Havertz.
Nightmare in Japan
Chelsea have never won this trophy.
It is 10 years since a non-European club won the tournament, at Chelsea’s expense in their last appearance.
Reece James is named in the 23-man squad but will not feature as his continues his recovery from injury.
Edouard Mendy is still missing due to his AFCON commitments, he is expected to join the squad later this week.
Welcome back
The football keeps coming thick and fast.
Today we turn our attentions to the Club World Cup semi-final between Al Hilal and Chelsea.
Thomas Tuchel’s team earned their place by beating Manchester City 1-0 in the Champions League Final.
The German will be missing today as he is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
It is unknown whether he will join the squad later this week.
This is Chelsea’s second appearance at the Club World Cup..
In 2012, Chelsea beat Monterrey in the last four but were then defeated by Corinthians 1-0 in the final.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
