Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has the option to hand a full debut to new signing Joao Pedro in their Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense on Tuesday. The Blues come up against their former defender Thiago Silva when they face the Brazilian side in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Against most expectations, Chelsea have reached the final four of the FIFA Club World Cup, taking advantage of a favorable draw in the knockout rounds after failing to win our group. And circumstances remain favorable at this semifinal stage, as we keep working our way through the cream of the crop of the Brazilian Série A.

Cole Palmer helped Chelsea get the best of Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday, July 4 to advance to the semifinals. Malo Gusto also played a role in the victory, having his shot bounce off the opposing goalkeeper, Weverton Pereira da Silva, to create an own goal situation and take the 2-1 lead.