Chelsea official: Captain James was injured while warming up, Santos started to play instead

Sports 8:14am, 5 July 2025 185

Club World Cup quarter-finals, Chelsea vs. Palmeiras.

Before the game, Chelsea officially announced that captain James was injured during warm-up, Santos played as the starting teammate, and Enzo served as the starting team captain.

Chelsea starter:

1-Robert Sanchez, 27-Gusto, 23-Chaloba, 6-Corville, 3-Curculella, 8-Enzo, 17-Santos, 7-Neto, 18-Enkunku, 10-Palmer, 9-Drap