Chelsea continue their pre-season tour with a trip to Indonesia, where they are set to take on AC Milan on Saturday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
The Blues have not enjoyed the most convincing run of results under new head coach Xabi Alonso so far. Their preparations began on a positive note with a win over Western Sydney Wanderers, but momentum has since dipped. Chelsea have gone on to lose their last two matches, first suffering a narrow defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, then a 1-0 loss to Juventus in Hong Kong.
Chelsea team news
Alonso is currently dealing with several selection concerns ahead of the clash in Jakarta, largely due to a stretched squad in the aftermath of the World Cup.
Several key first-team players are still unavailable as they continue to regain full fitness. Those missing include Enzo Fernández, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Jordan Henderson, Maxence Lacroix, Morgan Rogers, and Valentín Barco.
There is some encouraging news, however, as Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill are both expected to return after missing the Juventus game with minor injuries.
Mykhailo Mudryk could also see more time on the pitch after making a brief substitute appearance recently, which marked his return to action following a lengthy 20-month suspension related to anti-doping violations.
In terms of squad changes, Trevoh Chalobah has not been included in the travelling group, with the defender closing in on a permanent move away from the club.
His absence opens the door for others to step up, including new arrival Danny Welbeck and promising young winger Geovany Quenda, both of whom will be eager to stake their claim for a starting spot.
Chelsea predicted lineup
Possible Chelsea starting XI: Penders; Palestra, Colwill, Acheampong, Palestra; Caicedo, Lavia; Estevao, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 1pm BST on Saturday, 8th August.
How to watch Chelsea vs AC Milan?
Fans looking to watch the match can do so via a live stream, which will be available exclusively on CFC+.