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Fluminense fc vs Chelsea (CWC) Tue 8th July 2025 20:00 GMT

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Matchday thread for the CWC Semi Final against Fluminense, and this fella:

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I've watched pretty much all of their games and they are tough. Thiago Silva has been a rock, nobody has gotten passed him so far and he seems to win every important duel.

They are good on the counter and we need to watch out for Hercules. He's mainly a sub and when he comes on, he's always a threat. If he gets the ball under control in a goalscoring position, he's going to take a shot on early and there's a high chance it's going to be on target.

 
My half-wish came true!

Back to back games against former players and current players

 
Thiago was first class for us. It was a privilege to have him in the squad. Not seen much better in years. He reads the game like i dont know what, he is maybe 5 seconds ahead of normal players.

However on Tuesday, knowing what we know about the man, i am hoping we attempt to hurt him with pace from all angles and when we are not doing that i hope we keep the ball a long way from him.

Lets get those old legs creaking, respectfully.

And i think we need to watch him like a hawk he still likes a headed goal or two from corners.

 
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Love Thiago! ❤️Absolute legend. Never heard him do an interview in English. I feel he'll be back st Chelsea at one point.
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I wonder what happened about his son in our academy. Think our U21 coach is leaving this summer. Just saying.

 
I've watched pretty much all of their games and they are tough. Thiago Silva has been a rock, nobody has gotten passed him so far and he seems to win every important duel.

They are good on the counter and we need to watch out for Hercules. He's mainly a sub and when he comes on, he's always a threat. If he gets the ball under control in a goalscoring position, he's going to take a shot on early and there's a high chance it's going to be on target.
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Agreed. I’d also single out Arias — he’s been a handful and needs watching.

Cano is that typical Argentine finisher, and he can finish. Safer to prevent the ball from getting to him.

 
You couldn't have scripted this any better with the draw - epic game against Benfica, then Palmeiras with Esteavo, and now Fluminense with Silva. Just fitting.

Now, shifting all sentimentality to the side - lets get focused, build on our momentum and secure a place in the final.

 
I think we've done very well in this tournament so far. It might feel we 'should be' winning these games but it is not given. This is clearly the toughest test yet. They want that final spot as well. If we go out here I still say we've done well but the final is in a sniffing distance so let's go all the way

 
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