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Scorching Heat Disrupts Chelsea Training Before ES Tunis Match

Scorching heat has forced Chelsea to trim training ahead of a match that will decide whether they progress past the group stage.

Fans blowing water and training in the shade were some of the measures Chelsea took to protect players from the heat.

Overview

  • Enzo Maresca said the 36°C–41°C heat index has made full training sessions “almost impossible” and led FIFA to implement cooling breaks during games.
  • Chelsea plans to rest key players after a punishing schedule, with Reece James missing practice through illness and Nicolas Jackson suspended for the ES Tunis fixture.
  • The Blues need at least a draw at Lincoln Financial Field to avoid elimination and secure a spot in the knockout rounds.
  • FIFA medical experts and multiple teams have raised concerns over player welfare under Philadelphia’s heatwave, prompting the use of water sprays and giant fans in training.
  • Should Chelsea advance, they will face Bayern Munich in the Round of 16 in Charlotte, where similar high-temperature conditions are forecast.