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Where can I watch Chelsea in FIFA Club World Cup vs Al-Hilal: EA channel number on Freeview

Chelsea are in FIFA Club World Cup action on Wednesday afternoon as they go head-to-head with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal for a place in the final of the competition.

After a successful UEFA Champions League campaign last season, the Blues are now looking to become champions of the world in the tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

Al-Hilal stand in Chelsea's way of a place in the final, while Brazilian side Palmeiras and Egyptian club Al Ahly go against each other in the other semi-final.

Blues supporters will be desperate to see their side in action over the course of the next few days as they bid to become world champions.

So, with that being said, football.london gathers all of the information you need to know ahead of the semi-final.

When does the FIFA Club World Cup start?

The first semi-final between Palmeiras and Al Ahly is set to take place at 4:30pm on Tuesday afternoon, with Chelsea surely set to keep a close eye on proceedings there.

Meanwhile, the Blues' clash with Al-Hilal takes place on Wednesday, February 9, with the kick-off time also scheduled for 4:30pm UK time - with the match being played at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

How can I watch in the UK?

The semi-final between Chelsea and Al-Hilal will be shown live on E4 (free-to-air), as well as being streamed on the Channel 4 website.

The channel number for E4 is 13 on Freeview and 145 on Sky.

football.london will also be providing live coverage of the match here.

Early team news

Thomas Tuchel has not travelled with his Chelsea squad after the manager tested positive for Covid-19 before the weekend's clash with Plymouth Argyle.

Edouard Mendy, who played in Senegal's triumphant Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday evening, will join up with the rest of the squad later this week.

Here is the Chelsea squad that is currently in the UAE: Arrizabalaga, Bettinelli, Rudiger, Christensen, Silva, Chalobah, Sarr, Azpilicueta, James, Kenedy, Alonso, Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic, Saul, Barkley, Ziyech, Pulisic, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Werner, Havertz, Lukaku.

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