00:00Paris Saint-Germain will be without key defenders William Pacho and Lucas Hernandez for Sunday's Club World Cup final against Chelsea.
00:12Both players were sent off with straight red cards in PSG's quarter-final win over Bayern Munich, ruling them out of the final.
00:19Meanwhile, Chelsea's suspended players from earlier rounds, Liam de Lapp and Levi Colwell, are available for selection.
00:26PSG reached the final with a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid, while Chelsea overcame Fluminense to secure their spot.
00:36Chelsea's Gio Pedro has been a standout figure in the tournament, scoring twice in the semi-final and making an impressive full debut.
00:45His performance has injected fresh energy into the squad and given the team a much-needed boost going into the final.
00:52Chelsea's squad value in the competition has surged, with Pedro's arrival adding significant quality.
01:01His combination of goals, defensive work and link-up play marks a clear improvement over previous attacking options.
01:09Pedro's presence dominates Chelsea's intent to re-strengthen their squad as they prepare for the Premier League season opener against Crystal Palace.
01:17The tournament's timing allows clubs like Chelsea to register new players mid-competition, a practice that may seem unusual in Europe, but aligns with varying global transfer windows.
01:30This flexibility has benefited Chelsea, especially with suspensions limiting other attacking options like de Lapp and Nicolas Jackson.
01:39Chelsea showed resilience against Fluminense despite moments of defensive vulnerability and a controversial handball incident narrowly avoided.
01:49The team's collective spirit and growing familiarity under management have been evident throughout the tournament.
01:55As they prepare to face PSG in the final, Chelsea look stronger and more cohesive.
02:02The Club World Cup represents a valuable opportunity to claim international silverware and build momentum ahead of a challenging domestic season.
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