Pleasant Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Chelsea host AC Milan of their remaining preseason recreation of the summer time squeezing in two video games between the FIFA Membership World Cup and begin of the Premier League.
Expectations are growing at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain to turn into world champions. Coupled with a UEFA Convention League trophy and notable signings, the Blues won’t be prepared but to problem Liverpool or Arsenal, however they aren’t far off the tempo and will even shock this season.
The Blues outplayed Bay Leverkusen final day trip thanks largely to Estêvão’s debut. The Brazilian wonderkid caught eyes from the beginning and scored the opening purpose of the sport. Whereas he won’t get significant minutes on Sunday, the Blues look to have a star on their fingers.
AC Milan, then again, are getting used to Massimiliano Allegri as their new coach after yet one more altering of the guard following brief tenures of Paulo Fonseca and Sérgio Conceição. After shedding their preseason opener to Arsenal, Milan rotated and defeated Liverpool and Perth Glory scoring 13 targets throughout each video games.
The Rossoneri drew a preseason recreation yesterday with a fast turnaround earlier than they return dwelling for a Coppa Italia recreation.
Right here is Sports activities Illustrated’s information to Sunday’s preseason encounter.
Chelsea vs. AC Milan Head-to-Head Document (All Time)
Present Kind (All Competitions)
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Chelsea |
AC Milan |
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Chelsea 2–0 Leverkusen – 8/08/25 |
Leeds United 1–1 AC Milan – 9/08/25 |
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Chelsea 3–0 PSG – 13/07/25 |
Perth Glory 0–9 AC Milan – 31/07/25 |
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Fluminense 0–2 Chelsea – 08/07/25 |
Liverpool 1–2 AC Milan – 26/07/25 |
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Palmeiras 1–2 Chelsea – 05/07/25 |
Milan 0–1 Arsenal – 27/07/25 |
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Benfica 1–4 Chelsea AET – 28/06/25 |
Milan 2–0 Leverkusen – 24/07/25 |
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Nation |
TV channel/stay stream |
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United Kingdom |
DAZN, Channel 5 |
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United States |
DAZN |
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Canada |
DAZN |
Chelsea introduced Levi Colwill underwent profitable surgical procedure to restore an ACL damage that’s set to maintain him sidelined for a majority of the upcoming marketing campaign.
Nicolas Jackson shouldn’t be expceted to characteristic given speak of a summer time exit and his absence from the matchday squad in opposition to Leverkusen. Even with the brief turnaround from Friday, Maresca might give most of his starters a half to play given Chelsea had been on an prolonged break after the FIFA Membership World Cup remaining. As such, anticipate gamers like Jorrel Hato, Cole Palmer and Jamie Gittens to characteristic.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Milan (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro.
Much more weird than the short turnaround for Chelsea, the Rossoneri performed a pleasant on Saturday in opposition to Leeds United. These hoping to see Christian Pulisic dazzle in his return to Stamford Bridge will probably be disillusioned to seek out out the USMNT star remains to be recovering from damage suffered in opposition to Liverpool.
Massimiliano Allegri gave a number of gamers first rate minutes in opposition to Leeds which might drastically have an effect on his lineup on Sunday.
AC Milan predicted lineup vs. Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Ricci, Modric, Saelemaekers, Dutu; Sa, Gimenez
The Blues appeared like they didn’t miss a beat from the Membership World Cup remaining to after they performed Leverkusen. And, they added new firepower to the squad together with Estêvão, Gittens and Hato. Of their remaining preseason recreation, Chelsea safe one other win.