Reason Reece James was removed from Chelsea starting XI vs PalmeirasChelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the Club World Cup quarter-final. Cole Palmer scored first, but Estevao Willian (Chelsea’s future signing) equalized. An own goal by Agustin Giay secured Chelsea’s semi-final spot. Reece James, initially named captain, missed the match due to a warm-up injury, with Enzo Fernandez taking the armband.
