Already Negative For COVID-19, Tuchel Accompanies Chelsea Against Palmeiras In The Club World Cup Final

JAKARTA - Chelsea and Palmeiras will meet in the Club World Cup final tonight. The Blues can already be accompanied by the coach Thomas Tuchel.

The Chelsea vs Palmeiras duel will take place at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, February 12 evening. This match kicks off at 23.30 WIB.

Tuchel has arrived in Abu Dhabi to accompany his team from the sidelines after recovering from COVID-19. The German coach had previously witnessed his team's 1-0 win over Al Hilal of London.

Prior to that, the former Paris Saint-Germain coach also missed Saturday's FA Cup win over Plymouth. However, after a negative test result, he immediately flew to Abu Dhabi to join the team.

While Tuchel was in London, the Blues were accompanied by assistant coach Zsolt Low.

In addition to the presence of Tuchel, the team from the city of London is also likely to be reinforced by Edouard Mendy in the goalkeeper position. The goalkeeper from Senegal is really ready to play against Palmeiras after helping his country win the Africa Cup of Nations.

When Mendy was absent from defending Senegal, Low put his trust in Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Spanish goalkeeper performed superbly in the semi-final win against Al Hilal.

However, Low said he would still have discussions with Tuchel before a decision is made about who will be in the starting eleven for the goalkeeper position against Palmeiras tonight.

"The final decision will be made a few hours before the game but if we take the decision to play one of them, those on the bench need not be worried or sad," Low said.

Chelsea stepped into the Club World Cup final after getting rid of the Asian Champions League champions from Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal. Tuchel's squad won 1-0 thanks to a single goal scored by Romelu Lukaku.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras who is a Copa Libertadores champion stepped into the final after winning over Al Ahly in the semifinals. They beat the African Champions League champions with a score of 2-0.

Club World Cup Final Schedule

Chelsea vs Palmeiras

Mohammed Bin Zayed StadiumSaturday, 12 February Kick off 23.30 WIB

Third place fight

Al Hilal vs Al Ahly

Al Nahyan Stadium Saturday, February Kick off 20.00 WIB