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)

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