It's day six of the Qatar 2022 World Cup and as the competition is in full flow now, the clashes move into the next phase as the second set of group stage matches get underway. Four matches will be played today (Friday, November 25), including key battles in both Group A and B.
Amongst those nations are a number of Chelsea stars that will be representing both their club and country on the world stage during the tournament. As many as six Blues could be in action over the course of the day as well as a few potential transfer targets that may be eyed.
With that said, football.london takes a look at the Chelsea stars that are involved in the World Cup today.
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Mason Mount
Midfield star Mason Mount started in England's Group B opener against Iran earlier in the week, helping them put six past their opposition to truly get their campaign underway. The 23-year-old looks set to be selected for the Three Lions once again as the Athletic reports that Gareth Southgate will name an unchanged team on Friday.
That'll be for when they face USA in the late kick off for the day, with qualification up for grabs if they manage to beat their opposition.
Raheem Sterling
While there has been questions over Raheem Sterling's form at Chelsea since signing, very few can doubt his capabilities in an England shirt. The forward was a key part of the team that made the European Championship finals last summer and he opened his account at the World Cup against Iran last time out.
There will be hopes that he can continue that run for the Three Lions if, like Mount, he does in fact start in an unchanged team lineup.
Conor Gallagher
Perhaps a surprise inclusion in the England squad was midfielder Conor Gallagher, who had already received a previous call for international action while on loan at Crystal Palace. With more competition for places and less game time, his return to Chelsea left question marks over that possibility.
It didn't dissuade Southgate though, who picked Gallagher as another option, though he was an unused substitute against Iran and will be hoping for minutes against USA.
Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic is set to face his three England international teammates with his USA side on Friday as the forward looks to earn them a crucial victory. The Chelsea forward played a part in his side's 1-1 draw with Wales in their opener, meaning their qualification hopes are firmly in the balance.
Edouard Mendy
Unfortunately for goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, it appears as though some of his disappointing club form for the Blues has carried over onto the international stage. The shotstopper made some key mistakes in Senegal's 2-0 loss to the Netherlands last time out, but has been given the full backing of his manager ahead of a crucial encounter with hosts Qatar in Group A.
Kalidou Koulibaly
Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly is also in action, hopeful that his Senegal teammates can right the wrongs of their defeat to the Dutch. A result against Qatar could be huge for their qualification hopes with a potential showdown between them and Ecuador for passage to the knockouts in the final game.
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