Cole Palmer and Chelsea lose a player ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final vs PSG due to a late-stage transfer. Chelsea are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in what promises to be a match full of big moments and elite talent on both sides.

When Chelsea parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino in May 2024, there was no escaping the magnitude of the decision. At stake was not only the rhythm of a team in progress, but also the anticipation of a tournament with global implications.