Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Fluminense, Nkunku and Pedro start

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July 8, 2025 19:10 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has named his starting line-up for the Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense tonight.

The Blues have had a favourable fixture list, and they are clear favourites to beat Fluminense and make the all-awaited final.

Ahead of the game, Maresca has named his starting XI.

Robert Sanchez continues in goal for the Blues. In front of him, Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella operate in the full-back positions.

Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo make up the central defence.

Enzo Fernandez captains the side in midfield. He will be accompanied by Moises Caicedo with Cole Palmer in the number 10 role.

Further forward, Christopher Nkunku and Pedro Neto start on the right and left wing while Joao Pedro has been tasked to lead the line.

Chelsea will face either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain if they make the final.

Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Fluminense: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Nkunku, Palmer, Neto; Pedro.