Chelsea captain Reece James says the membership will arrive in america for the newly expanded Fifa Membership World Cup with the intention of profitable the trophy.
Beforehand an annual event contested by the highest seven groups, the Membership World Cup will now function 32 groups and happen as soon as each 4 years.
Chelsea have certified by advantage of them profitable the 2021 Champions League and have been drawn in a gaggle with Flamengo, Esperance Sportive de Tunisie and Membership Leon.
“Everybody on the membership is worked up,” mentioned James. “The perfect gamers need to play in opposition to the most effective. It needs to be an thrilling event.
“It is nice to work together with followers throughout the US and outdoors the UK. We do some little bit of it throughout pre-season, so it is nice to be again and competing for an precise competitors and trophy.
“It could possibly be troublesome as a result of we’re used to enjoying in opposition to groups in and round Europe. So, the model goes to be completely different – how they put together, how they arrange. Will probably be robust.”
The Blues have gained the Champions League, Europa League and Uefa Tremendous Cup up to now six years and are favourites to win this season’s Convention League to finish a clear sweep of each European trophy obtainable.
“The objective for any competitors is to win,” James added. “Now we have a tremendous squad, superb staff, superb supervisor, and our objective is to win.
“Any trophy of this significance is a big honour for the membership and, clearly, the primary time would go down in historical past.”