Chelsea and AC Milan will conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. This match serves as a final chance to assess their form before the competitive season starts.
Chelsea: Riding High After Club World Cup Triumph
After winning the FIFA Club World Cup by defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final, Chelsea enters the match with confidence. Despite a quick turnaround after their success in the United States, the team’s strong performances during the tour have raised hopes for a title-challenging season.
The London club has also improved its squad with key summer signings, including João Pedro and Liam Delap, adding more depth to an already strong lineup.
AC Milan: Intense Preparations Ahead of Serie A Kick-Off
Milan wraps up an extensive pre-season schedule with this trip to London, having faced tough opponents in the United States. The Italian side has gone through significant changes, with Tijjani Reijnders moving to Manchester City and Ardon Jashari joining from Club Brugge as his replacement.
Injury concerns persist, as Christian Pulisic is still out with an ankle issue. As a result, Rafael Leão and Santiago Giménez are expected to lead the attack in this final warm-up.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea: Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro.
AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlović; Saelemaekers, Ricci, Modrić, Musah, Estupiñán; Leão, Giménez.
