The scene, as Chelsea’s players flocked to Estevao at the final whistle at Lincoln Financial Field, was telling. There was a language barrier between them, but Cole Palmer and Liam Delap asked their Portuguese team-mate Dario Essugo to tell the Brazilian teenager just what they thought of him.

Enzo Maresca has all but confirmed Noni Madueke ’s imminent switch Arsenal after revealing that the winger has left the Chelsea camp ahead of the Club World Cup final.

Chelsea captain Enzo Fernández has said the playing conditions at the Club World Cup are "very dangerous" and urged FIFA to "change the schedule" at the 2026 World Cup to avoid putting players at risk in the tournament next year.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández heads into Sunday’s Club World Cup final wary of the weather, along with Paris Saint-Germain.