Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expresses concern over the severe heat warning in Philadelphia during the Club World Cup, describing it as "impossible" to organize normal training sessions. Temperatures reached 37C with 45% humidity, making it feel like 45C, and public authorities warned people to avoid strenuous physical activity. Chelsea trained at Subaru Park, home of local MLS side Philadelphia Union, and the session was "very, very, very short." Maresca emphasized that the session was focused on planning for the following day's game against ES Tunis. Chelsea lost their previous match against Flamengo and need to avoid defeat to qualify as runners-up, securing a last-16 tie against Bayern Munich, Benfica, or Boca Juniors. Captain Reece James is doubtful due to illness, while Nicolas Jackson is suspended and was left out of the open training session. The players had access to crates of iced water bottles, drinks, huge fans, and water spray to cope with the heat. Similar problems have been faced by other clubs at the tournament, raising concerns about the United States co-hosting the World Cup next year.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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