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Neto a doubt after Jota death
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says it's "completely" Pedro Neto's decision whether he wants to play in the Club World Cup after his international team-mate Diogo Jota died in a car crash on Thursday. Neto, 25, lined up with Jota for his former club Wolves and country Portugal and was absent from the final training session in Miami ahead of an upcoming quarter-final against Palmeiras. The Blues had given Neto an indefinite period of compassionate leave after news filtered through that Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died in a car crash in the Spanish province of asked for his reaction to Jota's passing and to explain the situation around Neto, Maresca said: "It's a very sad day. I struggle to find words, you feel a little bit helpless in this kind of situation, and the only thing I can say is all my love to his family and it's a big tragedy for them."He added: "Then, in terms of Pedro, he's very sad, probably more than sad, but we are also close to Pedro to support him in this moment."It's completely Pedro's decision (whether he plays). I had a chat this morning with Pedro. We support him. Any decision he will take is the correct one, and we are going to support him in any case. "We will see how he is feeling tomorrow, it doesn't matter if he will be on the pitch or not."Watch a short Jota documentary on iPlayerChelsea's club captain Reece James also paid tribute to Jota, adding: "The whole football world is devastated by the passing of Diogo and his brother. It's obviously a difficult time for everyone involved and his close friends and family. It's such a tragic accident."BBC Sport has been told the Jota was on his way back to Liverpool for pre-season training, making the trip by car and ferry because he had undergone minor surgery so doctors advised him against flying. A vigil and wake for Jota and his brother will take place on Friday afternoon before their funeral on Saturday in Porto, Cucurella, a Chelsea defender who is known to have a close relationship with Neto, added: "He and the manager must decide but it's important that Pedro feels good, football is secondary but whatever they decide will be right."Right now Pedro can help us as he is a player in form. I told him if he plays then it is his destiny to score."Maresca added midfielder Romeo Lavia is a doubt due to "muscular problems" and Player of the Season Moises Caicedo is suspended, but new £55m forward Joao Pedro, signed from Brighton on Wednesday, could play some part. "Joao's situation is a bit strange or different because you know he was on holiday," Maresca added. "But we are very happy with Joao and we will see if we need him tomorrow or we're going to give him some minutes."Maresca couldn't confirm the signing of winger Jamie Gittens from Dortmund despite an official announcement from the German club. But he addressed the likely scenario of facing new signing Estevao Willian, who will join in a £29.1m move from Palmeiras after the Club World Cup, adding: "We prepare the game against Palmeiras, not against Estevao. He is a Palmeiras player that is going to play against Chelsea tomorrow. "We don't care if in the future he will be with us. The only thing we are focused on is to do our best to try to beat Palmeiras and not to beat Estevao."
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Uno, table tennis and beach - how Miami lifted Chelsea
Chelsea's move to the glamorous surroundings of Miami has been welcomed by squad members and staff. The Blues switched from Philadelphia to a known but unnamed beach resort in Miami for privacy reasons in preparation for the knockout stages. Several sources told BBC Sport that, although their previous base in Philadelphia was perfect - a five-star hotel in the centre of the city - there was increasingly a feeling of cabin fever due to the oppressive record-breaking heatwave that discouraged players from going outside. It remains hot in Miami but players have still gone for walks, coffees and shopping trips while remaining relatively anonymous in their street clothing in slightly cooler temperatures by the coast. They have also held a barbecue night. "Being in Miami is obviously amazing with the beach right there," said defender Levi Colwill. "It is nice just to walk, clear your head a bit. I'd say it is quite chilled. We've got a little card group going on. "You've got the pool, you've got the beach, you've got a lot of things to keep you busy while you're not playing football."There is also a games room, which was already present in Philadelphia, but is proving popular, featuring retro and modern console computer games, card games like Uno, table tennis and basketball facilities. Youngster Josh Acheampong spoke about a table tennis competition for the players, saying: "We did a tournament and Trev [Chalobah] was quite good. Enzo Fernandez and Tyrique [George] are actually also quite good. I'm not the best, but I find it quite fun. It was like a two v two tournament."Summer signing Dario Essugo added: "We play PlayStation, make some things, play Uno, to make the time pass quicker. The team-mates are very good guys and I am happy to be here."Families and friends have also been encouraged to travel and hosted by the club for the latter rounds after few came for the group stage. However, following two days of rest after a win over Benfica, training remains difficult. Chelsea are having morning sessions at Barry University to avoid the worst of the heat, but are still restricted to shorter sessions as they were in Philadelphia. The other downside of a Miami base is travel. Chelsea went north to Charlotte in North Carolina to play Benfica and will return to Philadelphia, where Friday's quarter-final opponents Palmeiras are based, on Thursday night before the game the following Chelsea win their 62nd match of the season, they are expected to set up a new training base near New York. The semi-final and potential final would both be played at the MetLife Stadium just across the Hudson River in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Telegraph
Trump visits ‘Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida Everglades
Donald Trump is travelling to Florida to visit his new immigrant detention centre, whichh has been dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz'. Located around 45 miles west of Miami at an isolated airfield in the Everglades national park, the facility takes its nickname for the alligator and cobra-infested swamp that surrounds it. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One, Mr Trump joked that inmates will be taught 'how to run away from an alligator' in case they escape. 'Don't run in a straight line. Run like this,' he said, performing a zig-zag motion with his hands. 'And you know what, your chances [of survival] go up about one per cent.' The project is the brainchild of James Uthmeier, the Florida Attorney General, and Ron DeSantis, Florida's governor, who deployed emergency powers to erect the compound, made up of heavy-duty tents and trailers, within a matter of days. When it is fully up and running, the remote facility is expected to house up to 5,000 people and cost an estimated $450 million (£328 million) annually. The new site has drawn criticism from Democrats, environmentalists and tribal leaders alike, who have warned of inhumane conditions and threats to the region's wildlife.
