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Chelsea vs Palmeiras live commentary: UK kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Chelsea's pursuit of Club World Cup glory sees them face Palmeiras in the quarter-finals this weekend, live on talkSPORT.

The Blues are the sole English representative in the United States after Manchester City were dumped out by Al Hilal.

Chelsea got past Benfica after several weather delays

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Chelsea got past Benfica after several weather delaysCredit: Getty

Enzo Maresca's side managed to overcome several weather delays to beat Benfica 4-1 in the round of 16.

Angel Di Maria had scored a penalty in stoppage time to send the match to extra time before Gianluca Prestianni was sent off.

Chelsea then went on to win 4-1 and now face Palmeiras in the last eight.

The Brazilian side are unbeaten at the Club World Cup and are at this stage after a 1-0 victory over Botafogo.

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Chelsea vs Palmeiras: Date and how to follow

This Club World Cup quarter-final clash will take place on Friday, July 4.

Kick-off at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania is set for 2am UK time on Saturday morning.

talkSPORT has live and exclusive coverage of the contest, with Martin Kelner your presenter.

Commentary will then come from James Fielden and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

talkSPORT.com will have all the reaction in the morning.

The action will also be shown on DAZN.

Palmeiras will fancy their chances

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Palmeiras will fancy their chancesCredit: Getty

Chelsea vs Palmeiras: Team news

Chelsea could hand a debut to Joao Pedro after he was signed from Brighton for £50m in time to feature.

Fellow new signing Jamie Gittens won't play having already featured in the tournament for Borussia Dortmund.

Enzo Maresca has no injury concerns to worry about but further rotation is expected.

Chelsea squad

Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Mike Penders, Robert Sanchez, Gaga Slonina

Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Mamadou Sarr

Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Andrey Santos

Forwards: Liam Delap, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer

Palmeiras squad

Goalkeepers: Mateus, Marcelo Lomba, Weverton

Defenders: Marcos Rocha, Bruno Fuchs, Agustin Giay, Vanderlan, Mayke, Micael, Gustavo Gomez, Joaquin Piquerez, Murilo, Kaiky Naves, Luiz Benedetti

Midfielders: Anibal Moreno, Felipe Anderson, Richard Rios, Mauricio, Raphael Veiga, Lucas Evangelista, Emiliano Martinez, Allan

Forwards: Vitor Roque, Paulinho, Facundo Torres, Luighi, Thalys, Estevao, Jose Manuel Lopez.

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Chelsea vs Palmeiras: What has been said?

After several lightning strikes saw Chelsea's game against Benfica delayed for hours, Maresca expressed his anger at the end.

He said: “I think it’s a joke to be honest.

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“It’s not football. It’s not for us. You cannot be inside [the dressing room]. It’s completely something new, but I struggle to understand.

“I can understand that for security reasons, you are to suspend the game. But if you suspend seven, eight games, that means that probably is not the right place to do this competition.”

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