LIVE – Al-Hilal vs Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku starts but Mason Mount is on the bench as the Champions League holders begin their bid to win a first Club World Cup – with Thomas Tuchel stuck at home
- Chelsea play Al-Hilal in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi
- Chelsea line-up: Kepa; Christensen, Rudiger, Thiago Silva; Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Ziyech, Havertz, Lukaku
- The winners will play the South American champions Palmeiras in the final
- Manager Thomas Tuchel isn’t in the UAE after testing positive for Covid
- READ: Who to look out for at this year’s showpiece in Abu Dhabi?
Chelsea begin their bid to win the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi as they take on Saudi side Al-Hilal in Wednesday’s semi-final.
Thomas Tuchel isn’t in the UAE after a positive Covid test but will be watching on from home as Chelsea aim to set up a final against Brazilians Palmeiras on Saturday.
Follow Sportsmail’s DAN RIPLEY for live coverage of the Club World Cup semi-final clash between Al-Hilal and Chelsea, including build-up, team news and updates.
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