Chelsea, FIFA Club World Cup and Palmeiras
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James was forced to withdraw from Chelsea’s warm-up ahead of their Club World Cup quarter-final tie against Palmeiras last Friday, with the decision being taken as a precaution due to muscle tightness. He was only able to start on the bench against Fluminense in the last four, leading some to question whether he had developed a new fitness problem.
The Club World Cup quarter-finals continue today with Palmeiras and Chelsea facing off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Palmeiras eliminated fellow Brazilian side Botafogo in the round of 16 to reach this stage, while Chelsea progressed from a chaotic weather-delayed match in Charlotte against Benfica.
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SportsLine's Brandt Sutton reveals his picks for the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal matchup between Chelsea and Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday