Chelsea Announces Pre-Season Tour Squad as Enzo Maresca Selects 28 Players
Chelsea’s Confirmed Pre-Season Tour Squad for the United States
Chelsea FC has unveiled their 28-player roster for the upcoming pre-season tour in the United States, under the guidance of new head coach Enzo Maresca. This marks the third consecutive summer the team has embarked on a transatlantic tour. The squad will engage in a series of five matches, beginning with a game against League One team Wrexham in Santa Clara on Thursday, July 25 at 3am BST.
Following this, they will compete against Celtic, Club America, Manchester City, and Real Madrid across various locations in the U.S. The tour will conclude with a match against Real Madrid in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Wednesday, August 7 at 12am BST.
Final Preparations in London
Upon returning to London, Chelsea is scheduled to play a final friendly against Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 11, a week before their Premier League opener against Manchester City. This pre-season period is crucial for Maresca, who aims to make a strong impression in his debut season after taking over from Mauricio Pochettino.
Squad Composition and Key Inclusions
Maresca’s selection includes a balanced mix of youth and experience, featuring several new signings. Tosin Adarabioyo and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall join the squad following their transfers from Fulham and Leicester City, respectively. Additionally, new recruits Marc Guiu and Renato Veiga are also included in the lineup. However, notable absences include Trevoh Chalobah, Omari Kellyman, Alfie Gilchrist, Bashir Humphreys, Cesare Casadei, David Datro Fofana, Deivid Washington, and Djordje Petrovic, with the club reportedly exploring loan deals for most of these players.
Late Arrivals Expected
Chelsea has indicated that more players will join the squad later, particularly those who were involved in international duties over the summer. This group is expected to include Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Enzo Fernandez, and Marc Cucurella.
Chelsea’s 2024 Pre-Season Tour Squad
Goalkeepers: Robert Sanchez, Marcus Bettinelli, Eddie Beach, Lucas Bergstrom
