World champions. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? And yet as Chelsea settle into their week in Abu Dhabi with a rare opportunity to earn that moniker, the age-old debate that has hung over Premier League clubs since the early days of the Intercontinental Cup remains.
Does this title really matter? Where in the list of priorities should it sit in such a congested season? Is the competition much more than a money-spinning glorified pair of friendlies?
When a member of Chelsea’s coaching staff and a player address the media at Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium tomorrow afternoon ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final with Al Hilal, of Saudi Arabia, the message will undoubtedly be one of utmost seriousness.
