Andrey Santos is expected to make his competitive debut for Chelsea in their Club World Cup clash with Flamengo, in a clash with could carry a hostile atmosphere owing to his history with their great Brazilian rivals Vasco da Gama.
The 21-year-old came through the Vasco academy and there are believed to be a significant number of Flamengo fans set to attend the Friday afternoon match at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Manager Enzo Maresca is aiming to utilise his squad options to cope with the challenging humidity in the United States and that is likely to lead to an appearance from Santos, who spent last season on loan with French sister club Strasbourg.