closed Al Hilal 0-1 Chelsea

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6 straight goals after going down 1 nil

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1 hour ago, milka said:

The last European team who  lose this tournament was ....
Chelsea .

Usually European teams win this tournament easy 

 

 

The games vs Brazilian sides were often close tho 

would expect Europeans to be even more dominant but the occasion, travel, artificial pitches, climate is the challenge and brings the competitions closer together. Cwc matches usually horrific to watch

Still  surprised how often the South American team got dumped in the semis 

Even  by shit teams like Casablanca and al ain

we will still face palmeiras tho

al ahly are absolute tosh 

 

 

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Boost for Chelsea as injured defensive star is surprisingly included in Club World Cup squad

https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/02/reece-james-Chelsea-squad-fifa-club-world-cup-injury-news-mason-mount/

Chelsea duo Reece James and Mason Mount were included in the squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup fixture

According to Evening Standard, Chelsea star Reece James is included in the 23-man squad that will travel to Abu Dhabi for the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Blues received a major setback as manager Thomas Tuchel tested positive for Covid-19 in the build-up to the FA Cup fixture against Plymouth Argyle. This means that the German would be absent from the sidelines for his team’s upcoming Club World Cup encounter.

James, meanwhile, hasn’t featured in a match for the Blues since December 29 but his inclusion in the squad could be a positive sign. Mason Mount also picked up a knock and had to be substituted in the 96th minute of their match against Plymouth. While there was a lot of uncertainty regarding their availability, their inclusion in the squad could be a welcome boost for the west London club.

Edited February 7, 2022 by Vesper

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1 hour ago, Vesper said:

Boost for Chelsea as injured defensive star is surprisingly included in Club World Cup squad

https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/02/reece-james-Chelsea-squad-fifa-club-world-cup-injury-news-mason-mount/

Chelsea duo Reece James and Mason Mount were included in the squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup fixture

According to Evening Standard, Chelsea star Reece James is included in the 23-man squad that will travel to Abu Dhabi for the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Blues received a major setback as manager Thomas Tuchel tested positive for Covid-19 in the build-up to the FA Cup fixture against Plymouth Argyle. This means that the German would be absent from the sidelines for his team’s upcoming Club World Cup encounter.

James, meanwhile, hasn’t featured in a match for the Blues since December 29 but his inclusion in the squad could be a positive sign. Mason Mount also picked up a knock and had to be substituted in the 96th minute of their match against Plymouth. While there was a lot of uncertainty regarding their availability, their inclusion in the squad could be a welcome boost for the west London club.

He won’t feature 

RJ was just includes to travel with the team. He will give his place in the squad to Mendy once he returns from afcon 

[milka 3,308]

I didn't know Leonardo Jardim is their coach .

Apparently their most dangerous player is Pereira and Marega, who was in Porto last year.

All other players have difficult to pronounce names .

Edited February 7, 2022 by milka

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it will be not so easy I think

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2 hours ago, Mário César said:

it will be not so easy I think

Course not. We will be playing with 10 men the entire tournament. 

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6 hours ago, milka said:

I didn't know Leonardo Jardim is their coach .

Apparently their most dangerous player is Pereira and Marega, who was in Porto last year.

All other players have difficult to pronounce names .

they have 6 players they have purchased or loaned from big boy leagues and teams

Matheus Pereira Attacking Midfield from West Brom via West Ham (£20m transfer) he destroyed us for West Brom in April 2021 (that 5 2 hiding we took)
Moussa Marega Second Striker from Porto
Michael Left Winger from Flamengo
André Carrillo Right Winger from Benfica
Gustavo Cuéllar Defensive Midfield from Flamengo
Odion Ighalo Centre-Forward from Manchester United

and they have a decent Saudi CMF in Mohamed Kanno, big (1.92m, and has a real motor, he dominated MF all game long yesterday, plus scored)

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Ooooh this is being shown 4.30 Uk think channel 4 online.. or more 4/E4..

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5 hours ago, Mário César said:

it will be not so easy I think

their big weakness is GKer and their back 4

if those were on par with the best of the rest of the starting XI, they would be a team that perhaps could stay up in the EPL, but the drop off is large

their defence

the starters were

  
Abdullah Al-Muaiouf    Goalkeeper   (35yo and shit)
Hyun-soo Jang    Centre-Back (was oki, 30yo 1.87m, long time SoKo national team starter, easy their best CB, came off with a knock, so hopefully doesn't play)
Ali Al-Boleahi    Centre-Back (32, short, 1.78m. and really. really shit)
Yasser Al-Shahrani    Left-Back (almost 30yo, short, 1.71m, and was also true shit)
Saud Abdulhamid    Right-Back (was oki, 22yo, 1.78m, pacey)
 

Edited February 7, 2022 by Vesper

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Al Hilal manager blasts FIFA for Chelsea 'favouritism' ahead of Club World Cup clash

The Blues take on the Saudi Arabian champions in the semi-final of the Club World Cup on Wednesday, but Thomas Tuchel's side will be much fresher than their opponents

https://www.football.london/Chelsea-fc/news/Chelsea-fifa-club-world-cup-23023652

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Good to see James back in the squad 

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8 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

 

#BREAKING The Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority says the fire has been caused by a gas cylinder explosion, the UAE's official news agency

@wamnews

reported.

 

 

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Edited February 9, 2022 by NikkiCFC

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3 at the back with Lukaku, Havertz, and Ziyech attacking