Fluminense, who were led to victory by Renato Portaluppi, will provide a tough challenge for Chelsea. Cucurella praised Fluminense's performance, highlighting the presence of Thiago Silva, a personal friend of his who used to play for Chelsea. Cucurella noted that Fluminense has many good players who can make a difference in the game.

When asked about his personal relationship with Thiago Silva, Cucurella expressed his admiration for the experienced player. He described Thiago Silva as a "football legend" and an "elite player" who has played for top clubs throughout his career. Cucurella also revealed that Thiago Silva had sent him a message of encouragement before the match against Palmeiras.

Chelsea and Fluminense will face each other on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match will be followed by the final on Sunday, 13 July, also at the MetLife Stadium. Cucurella expressed his hope that Chelsea can win the match and reach the final.