'I don't have doubts' - Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals stance on Noni Madueke playing against Fluminese in Club World Cup amid Arsenal transfer 'noise'

Fabrizio Romano reported last week that Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Madueke, who is ready to put pen to paper on a five-year deal and join the north London side this summer. The Gunners, who are in search of a wide forward in the transfer market, are now close to signing the 23-year-old, however, they are yet to approach the Blues with a formal offer.

Amid uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge, questions were raised about whether Madueke would play for Chelsea again, but manager Maresca has now confirmed that he will use the attacker in the Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense if required.

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Speaking to reporters, the Italian manager said: "Personally I think the same noise before the Palmeiras game, and we gave him half an hour and he was very good. I don't have any doubts that if we need Noni, he will help us. I can understand when there is noise around you, it is difficult to deal with that."

Chelsea, who are aiming to win their second trophy of the 2024-25 campaign after their UEFA Conference League triumph, will face Brazilian outfit Fluminense in the last-four stage of the Club World Cup on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.