Philadelphia, USA – Chelsea’s midfield maestro Enzo Fernández, a 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, is eagerly anticipating the highly-anticipated clash between Chelsea and Flamengo in Group D of the Club World Cup. Following Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC on Monday in their opening match, Fernández spoke highly of the Brazilian giants.
“The truth is, I know Flamengo because we were rivals when I was at River Plate,” Fernández told DAZN. “They’re a massive club globally, with a huge fanbase and many good players. It’s going to be a beautiful spectacle. They have so many fans. It’ll be a great game.”
This isn’t the first time Fernández has singled out Flamengo for praise. The Argentine midfielder has consistently highlighted the unparalleled atmosphere that the Rubro-Negra supporters, one of the largest fanbases in the world, bring to matches.
“Flamengo is a huge club that’s known worldwide,” he previously explained to FIFA. “The atmosphere of the match will be unbeatable, because Brazilians are very passionate, just like us Argentines. I hope the stadium is loud, that everyone enjoys it, and that football is the winner.”
When is the Chelsea vs. Flamengo Match?
Chelsea and Flamengo are set to face off on Friday, June 20, at 3:00 PM Brasília time (2:00 PM ET), in Philadelphia. Depending on other results in the group, this match could determine which team advances to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup.
