Malo Gusto Reveals Chelsea Figure Who Will Be Crucial to Beating PSG in Club World Cup Final

PSG and Chelsea will face off Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey with the inaugural title of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup on the line.

The Parisians booked their spot in the final in emphatic fashion, striking three times in the opening 30 minutes and cruising to a 4-0 victory over Real Madrid. A late fourth goal put the finishing touch on a dominant performance against the Spanish giants.

Chelsea earned their place in the final with a gritty win over Fluminense, powered by a João Pedro brace.

Having already secured a treble and notched statement wins in both the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup, PSG enter Sunday’s showdown full of confidence under Luis Enrique.

Malo Gusto comments on PSG-Chelsea final

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Chelsea defender Malo Gusto spoke to the club’s official website ahead of the final on Sunday and the Frenchman stated that manager Enzo Maresca will be key for this match if they want to lift the trophy.

“He’s a top coach and that’s why we’re in the final, because of him – that includes getting into the Champions League for next season,” Gusto said. “He created a good team, good energy between us, so we are very happy.

“He’s very detailed. He watches the team we face and focuses a lot on us, like how we’re going to build, how we’re going to press and the patterns we have to create between us. It helps us a lot.

“I think Maresca has added details – to think quickly, to defend together, to enjoy defending. Even many things about set-pieces. There are many details.”