Chelsea fans are seemingly confident after their potential FIFA Club World Cup opponents were revealed earlier today.
Thomas Tuchel’s Blues will take on either Al Jazira, Al Hilal or Auckland City in the Club World Cup semi-final after the draw for the competition was made in Zurich.
As winners of the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea enter the competition at the semi-final stage and there will be four games played in the competition before Tuchel’s men take to the pitch in the UAE.
Al Jazira take on Auckland City in the first round of the tournament, with the winner of that facing Al Hilal in the second round. The winners of Al Hilal vs Al Jazira/Auckland City will then face Chelsea in the semi-final.
The other side of the draw sees Al Ahly face CF Monterrey and the winners of that one play Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras in the other semi-final.
After the draw was made official, Chelsea fans took to social media to give their reaction.
@cfc_miller said: “I guess that’s the worst!”
@lucypritty1 said: “We’ve got a great chance of winning, let’s see what happens
@youngtaysolo said: “Easy win against any of the three.”
@kprince21 said: “It’s definitely coming home this one. Hope they’ve made space for it in the trophy cabinet at the bridge.”
@typicalblue_24 said: “At least we avoid Flamengo and Monterrey.”
@Komoke2 said: “Another win.”
@cfcblue22 said: “Going to the top of the world.”
Chelsea’s previous outing in the competition saw them finish 2nd in 2012. Rafael Benitez was in charge as the Blues defeated Monterrey 3-1 before losing 1-0 to Corinthians in the final of the competition.
The tournament is expected to get underway in February.