Chelsea have confirmed their squad list for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. The Blues kick off their tournament on Monday, June 16 as they take on Los Angeles FC at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Notable omissions from the squad include . The 24-year-old defender had successful hamstring surgery back in April and he has not recovered in time to take any part in the action over in the United States.
has also not been included despite the Serbian goalkeeper impressing while on loan at Strasbourg. Only one loanee from the 2024/25 season - in the form of Andrey Santos - has been named in 's squad.
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In the squad, though, is . The 22-year-old striker completed a £30million move from Ipswich Town last week and he could be in line to make his debut on Monday evening in Atlanta.
, another new signing, is also on the list for the Blues. Mamadou Sarr, who was confirmed as a Chelsea player earlier in the week, is also in the squad.
, who has arrived from Genk this summer, is among the four goalkeepers that also include , and . As mentioned, Santos will take part in his first competitive action for Chelsea since signing two years ago.
and have both been awarded with a place in the 28-man squad after fine respective breakthrough seasons. Marc Guiu is in the squad as well even though the Spaniard is expected to be loaned out next term.
has made the list but the Frenchman is very much expected to depart Stamford Bridge this summer, football.london understands. , who also faces an uncertain future, will be on the plane to the United States.
Full Chelsea squad -
Goalkeepers: Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, Mike Penders, Gabriel Slonina
Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Mamadou Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Aaron Anselmino, Josh Acheampong
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez
Attackers: Pedro Neto, Liam Delap, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu