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Absent Tuchel will still influence Chelsea at Club World Cup

LONDON: A pre-match virtual team talk might not be the last time Chelsea’s players get instructions from absent manager Thomas Tuchel in their semifinal match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday. Tuchel tested positive for the coronavirus last week and was unable to fly to the United Arab Emirates on Saturday night with the squad. He will definitely miss the match against Asian champion Al Hilal but is hopeful of getting out for either the final or the third-place playoff, both of which take place on Saturday.

Dudu inspires Palmeiras to Club World Cup final

ABU DHABI: Dudu scored one goal and created another as Palmeiras defeated Al Ahly 2-0 on Tuesday to reach the Club World Cup final and set up a potential showdown with Chelsea. The playmaker released Raphael Veiga for the opening goal just before half-time and then fired in a second for Copa Libertadores winners Palmeiras early in the second half.

Cesar Azpilicueta urges Chelsea to take chance to become club world champions

Cesar Azpilicueta has told Chelsea to go and make history by claiming a maiden Club World Cup title in Abu Dhabi.

PCB Welcome Australia's Full-Strength Squad Announcement For Upcoming Tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is extremely pleased that Australia have announced a full-strength squad for the upcoming series amidst fears that a few top players may skip the tour to the country. PCB's chief operating officer Faisal Hasnain said the announcement assures them that the series would take place as scheduled. "It is indeed good news for Pakistan cricket and fans that they have announced a full-strength squad as they were afraid some of their players might skip the tour," Hasnain said.

Thomas Tuchel Absence "Big Challenge" For Chelsea At Club World Cup

Chelsea assistant Zsolt Low said Tuesday the absence of Covid-hit Thomas Tuchel presents a "big challenge" for the European champions at the Club World Cup. Tuchel missed Saturday's FA Cup win over Plymouth after testing positive for the virus and has been unable to fly to Abu Dhabi ahead of the semi-final against Asian champions Al Hilal. "It's a big challenge that Thomas is not here, but we try to do as well as possible," said Low, who is overseeing the team alongside Arno Michels while Tuchel isolates.

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Absent Tuchel will still influence Chelsea at Club World Cup

Dudu inspires Palmeiras to Club World Cup final

Cesar Azpilicueta urges Chelsea to take chance to become club world champions

PCB Welcome Australia's Full-Strength Squad Announcement For Upcoming Tour

Thomas Tuchel Absence "Big Challenge" For Chelsea At Club World Cup

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