Lampard returns for Club World Cup final

Frank Lampard returned to captain Chelsea as David Luiz reverted to centre-back for today’s Club World Cup final against Corinthians.

Lampard returns for Club World Cup final

Frank Lampard returned to captain Chelsea as David Luiz reverted to centre-back for today’s Club World Cup final against Corinthians.

Lampard made his first start for almost two months following a calf problem, with interim manager Rafael Benitez also recalling Ramires and Victor Moses.

Corinthians boss Tite announced his line-up yesterday, which saw Jorge Henrique replace Douglas.

Corinthians: Cassio, Alessandro, Chicao, Fabio Santos, Paulo Andre, Danilo, Ralf, Paulinho, Jorge Henrique, Guerrero, Emerson.

Subs: Julio Cesar, Wallace, Martinez, Douglas, Anderson Polga, Willian Arao, Edenilson, Fernandes, Guilherme Andrade, Felipe Monteiro, Giovanni, Romarinho.

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Ramires, Lampard, Moses, Mata, Hazard, Torres.

Subs: Turnbull, Oscar, Mikel, Ferreira, Marin, Sturridge, Terry, Azpilicueta, Bertrand, Piazon, Saville, Hilario.

Referee: Cuneyt Cakir (Turkey)

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Manchester United v Arsenal FC - Premier League Defiant Erik Ten Hag expects to stay at Manchester United 
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Comment: Manchester City on brink of becoming greatest team in English football history
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Erling Haaland brace edges Manchester City closer to fourth consecutive Premier League title
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited