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Already training in Abu Dhabi and with his first opponent defined, the Chelsea is now immersed in the Club World Cup dispute. In the opinion of midfielder Mason Mount, in an interview with the club’s official website, facing Palmeiras in the big decision of the tournament, next Saturday, would be something “formidable”.
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players of Chelsea watched the last Copa Libertadores final, between Palmeiras and Flamengo, on the night before the November game against Manchester United in the Premier League. Mason Mount was among them. The midfielder spoke of his impressions.
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— I watched the game with Thiago and Jorgi while we ate at the hotel. Thiago set up his iPad at the end of the table, so we could follow the entire final. They watch a lot, but I hadn’t seen many games before. Palmeiras seemed to me to be a very aggressive team, hungry for victory. They seem like a really good team. They won the final and showed a lot of heart,” Mount said on Monday.
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THE Chelsea debut at the World Cup next Wednesday, against Al Hilal, who beat Al Jazira 6-1 over the weekend — biggest win in the history of the competition. The English team competes in the tournament for the second time, and the first time, in 2012, they lost the title to Corinthians.
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— Our focus is always on the next game, because they will come strong and fast, but we really want to win the World Cup. THE Chelsea never won, and we want to win, like any competition we play. We have to have a winning mentality, and I hope it turns out to be a good trip for us,” commented Mount.
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Mason Mount during Chelsea training session in Abu Dhabi – Photo: Getty Images
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