Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Chelsea and AC Milan conclude their preseason campaigns on Sunday with a glamor at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues arrive at their home from lifting the Club World Cup in the USA, defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
This Triumph has pushed for optimism for the second season of Enzo Maresca in charge, although additional matches have left the squad with little time before the new campaign.
After a strong end of last season, winning the conference league comfortably and claiming the fourth place in the Premier League, Chelsea has continued his aggressive approach to the transfer market, adding Joao Pedro, Estevao, Liam Delap and others to an important workforce.
Friday’s victory 2-0 over Bayer Leverkusen won 15 wins from his last 17 games, emphasizing his fine shape in the new season.
Its Premier League workshop against Crystal Palace Looms next weekend, but first hosts Milan for a final tune.
In the meantime, the Rossoneri seeks to bounce after an unpleasant 2024-25 season. Two managerial bags, a first departure from the Champions League at the hands of Feyenoord, and one eighth place in the A series A brought Massimiliano Allegri again to San Siro.
This summer it has been the reconstruction, with new arrivals such as Luka Modric and Ardon Jashai.
Milan has had mixed results in the preseason, including a strong 9-0 victory over Perth Glory.
They face Leeds United in Dublin the day before the Chelsea clash, that is, heavy rotation is likely.
Its competitive season begins next week with the Coppa Italia Action against Bari, followed by a newly promoted creamy league meeting.
The Chelsea has been a major blow with Levi Colwill ruled for several months after suffering an ACL injury in training.
Wesley Fofana has returned from a long-term dismissal, while Jorrel Hato, one of the eight summer signings, of about £ 250 million, could enter Center-Torn. Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheamong and Benoit Badiashile are other options.
The club captain, Reece James, will be presented on his usual role on the right or in the midfield. Joao Pedro and Liam Delap compete to start in front, with Nicolas Jackson proposed an exit.
The template of Milan will have a very different appearance than it faces Leeds the day before.
The new Ardon Jashai signing is expected to sink in the midfield after the transfer of Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City.
With Alvaro Morata near joining -and Tammy Abraham and Luka Jovic already missing, Max Allegri could resort to Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez to direct the attack. Christian Pulisic remains aside from an ankle problem.
Chelsea: Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro.
AC Milan: Maignan; Tomato, cage, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Ricci, Modric, Musah, Stupan; Leao, Gimenez.
The game will be held at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 10. It is available to see Dazn or Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
The starting shot is at 15:00 BST.
Both teams adapt to two games in a 48 -hour window, so the staff rotation will be heavy and the physical fitness can have a priority on a high intensity show.
The advantage at Chelsea’s house and the greatest depth of the squad should see them.