Chelsea captain Reece James had made a bold statement ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final today, July 13
The England international believes the Blues are not pushovers despite all odds favouring the reigning UEFA Champions League winners
Both teams recorded one loss each during their group stage matches and are expected to light up the MetLife Stadium
Reece James is confident Chelsea will surprise doubters when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday, July 13.
The Ligue 1 giants have been labelled favourites to win the tournament, but the England international said the Blues will make a statement when they clash at the MetLife Stadium
The Premier League side outclassed South American side Fluminense by two goals to nothing in the semi-final last Wednesday, July 9.
New signing Joao Pedro, who was on holiday in Brazil, scored a brace for Chelsea against his boyhood club.
I don’t care- James
Chelsea captain Reece James said he is not bothered about the pedigree of Paris Saint-Germain during the Club World Cup.
According to Daily Mail, the 25-year-old said the Blues are preparing to win the tournament for the second time.
The England star emphasised that had had played for a favourite in the final, where they did not eventually win the trophy, adding that the same fate may befall PSG. He said BBC:
“I want to be honest with you, I do not care that everyone is hyping our opponent. The team is preparing right, and Chelsea is going to the final to win.
“As a player, I have been to many finals before where my team were the favourites but we ended up losing.
“PSG are amazing and we’re expecting a tough game, but we also have an amazing team and we’re going to surprise a lot of people.”
Stats on PSG form Paris
Saint-Germain are currently in the best form of their life since Lius Enrique took over as coach.
According to beINSPORTS, PSG have won a treble consisting of the French Cup, Ligue 1 and Champions League, and are a game away from a fourth major trophy of 2025 after dismantling Real Madrid 4-0 in their semi-final last Thursday, July 10.
The French giants have beaten other Premier League sides, Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal, in the Champions League before humbling Inter Milan 5-0 in the final.
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