Chelsea have confirmed their squad for the upcoming Club World Cup. They are set to give chance for 4 new players. But, the Blues are also headed for the tournament without 4 current players.
Chelsea have been very busy in the summer transfer window. They are making moves in all parts of the pitch. Enzo Maresca is being backed by the club. The Italian helped the Blues to finish on 4th position in Premier League. The Blues are now back in Champions League.
In addition, they have also created history by winning the Conference League. Chelsea are the first team ever to win all three UEFA trophies. Now, the West London club is keen to add Club World Cup to their trophy cabinet. This will be the first ever CWC with new format.
Chelsea with many changes in the squad for CWC
The Blues have now confirmed their squad for the Club World Cup. According to The Metro, there are 4 big names missing from their squad. In contrast, 4 new players have been given a golden opportunity to impress in the Blue jersey.
Firstly, Chelsea will head to CWC with Andrey Santos. The Brazilian midfielder has been superb on loan in 2024/25 season for Strasbourg. He will add more depth in midfield department. In addition, the Blues have also included Liam Delap in their CWC squad. Delap can be seen starting over Nicolas Jackson.
Lastly, Chelsea have also included their new signings Darrio Essugo and Mamadou Sarr in their squad. But, there are 4 big names missing from the squad. Firstly, it is Raheem Sterling who was on loan at Arsenal for the full last season. The Blues want to sell him permamently.
Chelsea also sent Joao Felix on loan in January. They have dropped him from CWC squad as they want to sell him too despite signing him just a year ago. He is joined by Axel Disasi who also left Chelsea on loan in January alongside Joao Felix.
Lastly, Chelsea have also dropped Djordje Petrovic from the squad. He had a superb season with Strasbourg on loan. The Blues were keen to sign Mike Maignan but failed to do so. However, this has not changed their views about Petrovic who will miss the Club World Cup.
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