Chelsea players were in Dubai for the FIFA Club World Cup. The London team registered 23 names to compete, including defender Reece James. The biggest loss of the Blues this time is coach Thomas Tuchel. The German strategist could not move with the whole team when he was positive for Covid-19.

Midfielder Mason Mount walked down to the airport. The Three Lions player is the mainstay of Chelsea’s midfield. Mount suffered a minor injury in a dramatic 2-1 win over Plymouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup over the weekend.

The FIFA Club World Cup title will add to the glamor in the traditional Chelsea room. Besides Tuchel, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy could not attend the team because he was busy attending the CAN Cup final against Egypt.

Star Mateo Kovacic. The Croatian midfielder plays the role of regulating the ball in the middle of the field. Kovacic received the Premier League Goal of the Month award for January with a super product that burned Liverpool’s net.

Partner with Kovacic in the midfield: Jorginho. The Italian star is an important nucleus in the midfield of Chelsea.

Chelsea will face Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal club in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup. With an outstanding staff, The Blues are expected to win a jubilant victory.

Chelsea players have their first training session in the UAE. If they overcome Al-Hilal, the Blues will face one of two teams, Brazil’s Palmeiras or Egypt’s Al Ahly.

The last time Chelsea attended the FIFA Club World Cup was in 2012. The Blues lost 0-1 to Corinthians in the final.

The atmosphere of Chelsea’s training session in Dubai. The London team will return to the Premier League on February 19 with a trip to the home field of Crystal Palace. Three days later, Chelsea faced Lille in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Thiago Silva and his teammates are determined to bring the championship back to the fans.