Paris Saint-Germain will be without key defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez for Sunday’s Club World Cup final against Chelsea. As they prepare to face PSG in the final, Chelsea look stronger and more cohesive. The Club World Cup represents a valuable opportunity to claim international silverware and build momentum ahead of a challenging domestic season.
00:00Paris Saint-Germain will be without key defenders William Pacho and Lucas Hernandez for Sunday's Club World Cup final against Chelsea.
00:12Both players were sent off with straight red cards in PSG's quarter-final win over Bayern Munich, ruling them out of the final.
00:19Meanwhile, Chelsea's suspended players from earlier rounds, Liam de Lapp and Levi Colwell, are available for selection.
00:26PSG reached the final with a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid, while Chelsea overcame Fluminense to secure their spot.
00:36Chelsea's Gio Pedro has been a standout figure in the tournament, scoring twice in the semi-final and making an impressive full debut.
00:45His performance has injected fresh energy into the squad and given the team a much-needed boost going into the final.
00:52Chelsea's squad value in the competition has surged, with Pedro's arrival adding significant quality.
01:01His combination of goals, defensive work and link-up play marks a clear improvement over previous attacking options.
01:09Pedro's presence dominates Chelsea's intent to re-strengthen their squad as they prepare for the Premier League season opener against Crystal Palace.
01:17The tournament's timing allows clubs like Chelsea to register new players mid-competition, a practice that may seem unusual in Europe, but aligns with varying global transfer windows.
01:30This flexibility has benefited Chelsea, especially with suspensions limiting other attacking options like de Lapp and Nicolas Jackson.
01:39Chelsea showed resilience against Fluminense despite moments of defensive vulnerability and a controversial handball incident narrowly avoided.
01:49The team's collective spirit and growing familiarity under management have been evident throughout the tournament.
01:55As they prepare to face PSG in the final, Chelsea look stronger and more cohesive.
02:02The Club World Cup represents a valuable opportunity to claim international silverware and build momentum ahead of a challenging domestic season.
