Zhan Jun commented on the semi-finals of the Club World Cup: Pedro shines throughout the game, Chelsea s defense risks remain

July 9th In the semi-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup, Chelsea defeated Brazilian powerhouse Frumenense 2-0 and successfully advanced to the final. After the game, the well-known football commentator Zhan Jun made an in-depth comment on the game.

Zhan Jun pointed out that Fruminense, as the Brazilian team that has gone the farthest in this competition, performed impressively. They previously drew with Dortmund, defeated Inter Milan, and eliminated the dark horse Riyadh Crescent, showing the resilience and passion of South American football. The enthusiasm of Brazilian fans also added a lot of color to the event and performed well at the box office.

However, the biggest highlight of the game is undoubtedly Chelsea striker Joao Pedro. He scored twice in the first start for the Blues, showing his extremely high competitive state and efficiency in front of the goal. Zhan Jun praised Pedro's "golden right foot" for reappearing in the world, and his influence was immediate and he became a key figure in the team's victory. In addition, Neto on the left was active, and Kesedo's comeback also greatly enhanced the midfield control.

However, Zhan Jun also pointed out the problem with Chelsea's defense. Although Kukurelia's goal line clearance was critical, it also exposed the hidden dangers of the central defender combination. Currently, Chelsea's central defenders are too similar and lack complementarity, which may become a shortcoming when facing stronger opponents.

This victory marks the first time that Chelsea has entered the championship battle since Maresca's coaching. The upcoming Club World Cup final will be the peak showdown between the Champions League champions, which is exciting.