Today's semi-final clash takes place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where temperatures are expected to rise to a challenging 35°C. The heat is very much on.

We defeated Brazilian opposition in the form of Palmeiras at the quarter-final stage – and three alterations have been made to the side that began that contest.

Robert Sanchez starts in goal once more, while the back four consists of Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella. Levi Colwill misses out due to suspension.

Moises Caicedo returns to the Blues midfield – he was suspended for our win over Palmeiras – and Enzo Fernandez will partner the Ecuadorian.

Pedro Neto keeps his place in our attack, as do Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer. There is an enforced change at the point of our frontline, though, as Joao Pedro comes into the side for his full debut with Liam Delap missing out due to suspension.

Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez (c); Pedro Neto, Nkunku, Palmer; Joao Pedro

Chelsea substitutes: Jorgensen, Penders, Slonina, Acheampong, James, Sarr, Anselmino, Andrey Santos, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Madueke, Jackson, Guiu

Fluminense: Fabio; Ignacio, Thiago Silva (c), Thiago Santos; Guga, Herclues, Bernal, Nonato, Rene; Arias, Cano

Fluminense substitutes: Vitor Eudes, Samuel Xavier, Manoel, Fuentes, Lezcano, Isaque, Lima, Ganso, Everaldo, Canobbio, Keno, Soteldo, Lavega, Serna, Paulo Baya