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Kwame Boakye

Chelsea fans can't believe what channel Club World Cup game vs Al Hilal is being shown on in UK

Chelsea fans are more than a little surprised that their Club World Cup fixture against Al Hilal is being broadcast on E4.

The Blues face the Saudi Arabian side in Wednesday’s semi-final with the winner facing Palmeiras in Saturday’s showpiece.

Thomas Tuchel’s side will be aiming to win the competition for the first time in their history; they previously reached the final in 2012 but lost to Corinthians.

The matches will be broadcast in the UK on E4, a channel best known for sitcoms and reality TV shows.

Chelsea fans took to social media to express their shock that their Club World Cup campaign was to be screened on the unlikely freeview channel.

@Jordan_LFC19 said: "Why are Chelsea on E4 swear that's only for comedy shows?"

@MatthewHarold83 said: "Just saw that the Chelsea game is on E4. Feels extremely strange."

@ElliotHackney said: "Still trying to get my head around Chelsea's Club World Cup Game being on E4 later. Who's gonna be presenting? Jameela Jamill? Vernon Kay?"

@OL_Vision said: "Chelsea match is strangely on E4 from 4pm today."

Chelsea's semi-final clash against Al Hilal is due to kick-off at 4.30pm, with live coverage on E4.

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