Match Overview for Chelsea against Ac Milan
Chelsea and AC Milan conclude their pre-season campaigns with a glamor at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
The blues arrive at the fresh house of the lifting of the World Cup in the United States, beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
This triumph fueled optimism for the second season of Enzo Maresca in charge, although the additional matches left the team with a short time before the new campaign.
After a solid final of last season – win the conference league comfortably and claim fourth place in the Premier League – Chelsea continued its aggressive approach to the transfer market, adding Joao Pedro, Estevao, Liam Delap and others to a team already.
The 2-0 Friday victory against Bayer Leverkusen won 15 victories from their last 17 games, highlighting their beautiful form before the new season.
Their opening match of the Premier League against Crystal Palace is looming next weekend, but they first welcome Milan for a last development.
The Rossoneri, meanwhile, seek to bounce back after a dark 2024-25 season. Two managerial bags, an early outing of the Champions League in the hands of Feyenoord, and an eighth place in Serie A brought Massimiliano Allegri to San Siro.
This summer was to rebuild, with newcomers such as Luka Modric and Ardon Jashari.
Milan had mixed pre-season results, including a heavy 9-0 victory over Perth Glory.
They face Leeds United in Dublin the day before Chelsea’s confrontation, which means that a strong rotation is likely.
Their competition season is starting next week with Coppa Italia’s action against Bari, followed by a championship meeting with newly promoted Cremonians.
Team news for Chelsea against AC Milan
Chelsea received a major blow with Levi Colwill excluded for several months after undergoing an LCA injury in training.
Wesley Fofana is back of a long -term layoff, while Jorrel Hato – one of the eight summer signatures totaling nearly 250 million pounds Sterling – could intervene with the central defender. Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheambong and Benoit Badiashiles are other options.
The captain of the Reece club James should appear either in his role of usual rear right or in the midfield. Joao Pedro and Liam Delap are in competition to start, with Nicolas Jackson for a departure.
The Milan team will be very different from that against Leeds the day before.
The new signature Ardon Jashari is expected to put himself in the midfield after the move from Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City.
With Alvaro Morata close to joining the Como, and Tammy Abraham and Luka Jovic have already left, Max Allegri could turn to Rafael Leao and Santiago Gimenez to direct the attack. Christian Pulisic remains away with an ankle problem.
Lines with Chelsea V Ac Milan
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro.
AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, cage, pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Ricci, Modric, Musah, Estupinan; Leao, Gimenez.
How to watch Chelsea against AC Milan: TV channel, online flow
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 10. It is available to watch on Dazn or Channel 5 in the United Kingdom.
The kick -off is at 3:00 p.m. BST.
Chelsea V Ac Milan statistics
- Chelsea beat Milan in four of their last five meetings
- The Blues have won 15 of their last 17 games in all competitions all competitions
- Milan finished 8th in Serie A last season, their lowest league position in more than a decade
- Chelsea scored twice or more in 12 of their last 15 games
- Milan’s pre-season includes a 9-0 victory against Perth Glory and defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal
Prediction
The two teams set up two games in a 48 -hour window, so the rotation of the squad will be heavy and the physical shape of the matches can be private on a high intensity show.
Chelsea’s home advantage and a greater team depth should see them through.
