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Palmeiras vs Chelsea - Club World Cup: Live score, team news and updates as Pedro Neto starts after death of close friend Diogo Jota

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea take on Palmeiras in the Club World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field.

John Obi Mikel has told Chelsea that it is critical for them to bring Cole Palmer into this game against a tight defence.

'This game is going to be tough,' he told DAZN.

'This Palmeiras team defend tough and compact so we need to find a way to break them down.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 28: Cole Palmer #10 of Chelsea FC acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SL Benfica and Chelsea FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Steph Chambers - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 28: Cole Palmer #10 of Chelsea FC acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between SL Benfica and Chelsea FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.