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Chelsea legend Petr Cech has temporarily stepped into a new role with the club following Thomas Tuchel's absence.

The Blues coach tested positive for coronavirus just hours before the club were due to depart for the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi this week.

And that has led to Cech taking on new responsibilities after travelling with the squad for the tournament.

It comes as Cesar Azpilicueta readies himself to bury the ghost of the 2012 Club World Cup as he looks to realise a remarkable achievement.

And Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has opened up about his exile from his international side.

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Cesar Azpilicueta is aiming to become the first Chelsea player to win the Club World Cup, the Premier League title, Champions League, Europa League, European Super Cup, FA Cup and League Cup this week.

The Spaniard was part of the 2012 Club World Cup side that lost to Brazilian side Corinthians in the final, meaning he has now been presented with the chance to eclipse some of the Stamford Bridge outfit's greatest legends.

And the Chelsea captain has opened up on what it would now mean to lift the only major trophy the club is yet to win.

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