by Malo Gusto has no doubt that Chelsea has the mental strength of winning the World Cup.
The London team will compete for a place in the final in New York on Tuesday.
Chelsea suffered a tough defeat against Flamengo in the group phase, but has decreased to reach the last four with hard -fought victories against Benfica and Palmeiras.
The French defender Gusto said: “During this competition, our mental strength was the most important thing.
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“That is why we are in the semi -finals because we showed this on the field during all the games we had.
“We know that the weather is difficult, the field and all teams are very good. There are many things in the game and we have to deal with it.
“That is why this competition is so difficult to play and that’s why we are so happy to get so far.
“I think if we can overcome these hurdles, we can do everything, and that’s why we have to believe in ourselves, do our best and see what is going on. We have a chance of the trophy and we have to try.”
Moises Caicedo could be back in action in the semi -finals (Rafal Olekiewicz/Pa)
In Chelsea, Moises Caicedo will be available again after suspending the Metlife stage and hope that Reece James and Romeo Lavia knocks can overcome. Liam Delap and Levi Colwill are prohibited against Palmeiras after collecting their second bookings of the tournament.
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Gusto forced the deceased winner 2-1-quarter-final triumph over Palmeiras when his cross took two distractions and found his way into the Brazilian network.
He said: “It is important to do different things on the field. The trainer asked me to do that, and I tried to help the team as much as possible and I am so happy to enforce these games.”
