Chelsea squad train in Abu Dhabi just 24 HOURS after their FA Cup tie against Plymouth as the west Londoners prepare for their Club World Cup campaign

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Chelsea players have been pictured training in Abu Dhabi as their Club World Cup campaign gets underway this week.

Just 24 hours after their FA Cup fourth round tie against Plymouth ended, the squad trained with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as the backdrop.

The team made the 3,500 mile trip on Saturday after beating Plymouth in extra time but Thomas Tuchel did not join them as he tested positive for Covid-19 last week.

The Chelsea squad have arrived in Abu Dhabi ahead of their Club World Cup campaign

The squad flew the 3,500 miles immediately following their FA Cup match against Plymouth

The German hopes to fly out and join the squad the following week should Chelsea remain in the competition.

The tournament, which Chelsea qualified for as UEFA Champions League winners, started last week when hosts Al Jazira defeated Tahitian side AS Pirae 4-1. 

Chelsea will join the competition at the semi-final stage and will play the winner of Al Hilal vs Al Jazira on Wednesday.

Manager Thomas Tuchel did not join his team having tested positive for Covid-19 last week

The German hopes to fly out the following week if Chelsea remain in the competition

The London club has never won the Club World Cup having only played it one previous time in 2012.

A goal from Paolo Guerrero gave Corinthians the win over Chelsea in the 2012 final. 

If Chelsea win in the semi-final, they will play either of Palmeiras or Al Ahly in the final.

Chelsea will begin their campaign at the semi-final stage which starts on Wednesday

Chelsea have never won the Club World Cup having lost the 2012 final to Brazil's Corinthians