Chelsea Eye Flamengo’s Wesley After Club World Cup Defeat
Chelsea’s second foray into the FIFA Club World Cup was one they would rather forget as they went down 3-1 to Brazilian giants Flamengo, ending their undefeated campaign in the tournament. The match was marred by a red card for Nicolas Jackson, who was sent packing just a couple of minutes after he had been substituted in by head coach Enzo Maresca.
Whereas Jackson was criticized by former Chelsea player John Obi Mikel, overall performance was lacking. The Blues seemed tired and ragged — a complete contrast to Flamengo’s finish, which saw a team in the middle of their season in full flow.
One of Flamengo’s standout performers was 21-year-old right-back Wesley, who recovered from a first-half error — which led to Pedro Neto’s goal — to deliver a commanding display that has left Chelsea’s scouting team impressed.
Chelsea have now shown interest in signing the young player as per O Globo. Flamengo, sensing growing European interest, are already internally planning for his sale this summer.
Even with Reece James, Malo Gusto, and Josh Acheampong available for the right-back role, Chelsea’s fluid tactical under Maresca — potentially deploying James in midfield — leaves another defence signing on the cards.
Wesley vs Chelsea – Key Stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Minutes Played | 82 |
| Tackles Won | 4/4 |
| Duels Won | 8/11 |
| Dribbled Past | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 42/46 |
Wesley’s poise, athleticism, and organisation at the back negated Chelsea’s threat down the wings, and general maturity suggests he will do well in Europe.
Chelsea will now be forced to shift attention to their final group stage game against ES Tunis, where at least a tie is required to advance to the Round of 16 — a fate-filled matchup with Bayern Munich awaits.
Chelsea Eye Flamengo’s Wesley After Club World Cup Defeat
