Mason Mount, Reece James: Latest Chelsea injury news ahead of Club World Cup final vs Palmeiras

Chelsea are through to the FIFA Club World Cup final after beating Al Hilal 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

Romelu Lukaku scored in the first-half of the clash at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium - and it turned out to be the only goal of the game as the Blues now prepare for the weekend's final against Palmeiras.

Thomas Tuchel will want his best players available for the final on Saturday, even though it remains unclear whether the German coach will travel to the United Arab Emirates as he recovers from Covid-19.

So, with that being said, takes a look at the latest injury news and updates ahead of the final against Palmeiras on Saturday.

Mount suffered a slight knock in Saturday's victory over Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fourth round, with some concerns over whether the England international would be fit enough for Wednesday's clash with Al Hilal.

However, Mount came on in the second-half of the win, easing supporters' worries and he could be set to start on Saturday.

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James has travelled to the UAE with his Chelsea team-mates, but Zsolt Low confirmed the defender would not take any part in the tournament as he steps up his recovery from injury.

"Reece James, no chance he'll play in the cup. He's in a very good way but will miss still some days, some training session. He's here to enjoy the group again."

The defender also commented on his fitness on Thursday afternoon (February 10).

After the west Londoners beat Al Hilal in the semi-final on Wednesday, James was straight back in training as he chases full fitness.

Taking to Instagram, the right-back shared a photograph of him after another difficult workout on his main story, along with the caption: "Another session. One step closer."

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