Blues could get a boost

CLUB WORLD CUP: Joao Pedro is in line to make his Chelsea debut

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New signing Joao Pedro could make his debut for Chelsea when they renew acquaintances with Brazilian outfit Palmeiras in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup today.

The 23-year-old Brazilian forward completed a move to Chelsea from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £60 million this week and immediately began training with Enzo Maresca's squad in Miami.

That is where they have been preparing for the last eight of the tournament in the United States, before travelling back to Philadelphia on Thursday ahead of the clash with Sao Paulo side Palmeiras.

"I'm very excited to play for Chelsea, to fight for every title, every tournament and play in the Champions League. Hopefully, we win as many trophies as possible," Joao Pedro told the club's website after putting pen to paper on an eight-year contract.