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The Match
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras in Philadelphia on Friday night.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole brings you the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras on Friday night.
Build-up
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Palmeiras vs. Chelsea: Estevao Willian dilemma addressed by Abel Ferreira ahead of Club World Cup quarter-final
Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira reiterates that Estevao Willian 'must do his job' when facing future club Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.12:48
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Palmeiras vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca 'doesn't care' about Estevao Willian situation ahead of Club World Cup quarter-final
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca gives his opinion on the situation involving Estevao Willian, the future Blues player who will face them in the Club World Cup quarter-final.11:37
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Palmeiras vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca comments on Pedro Neto status after death of Portugal teammate Diogo Jota
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca suggests that Pedro Neto will decide whether to make himself available against Palmeiras in the aftermath of the death of his Portugal teammate Diogo Jota.11:10
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Chelsea lineup vs Palmeiras: Predicted XI for Club World Cup quarter-final in Philadelphia
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras in Philadelphia on Friday night.Jul 2, 15:38
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Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Palmeiras Club World Cup quarter-final: Benoit Badiashile, Moises Caicedo latest
Sports Mole brings you the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras on Friday night.Jul 1, 10:09
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