Chelsea face AC Milan in Jakarta on Saturday as their pre-season tour of Asia continues, with the Blues aiming to avoid a third consecutive defeat.
Match Details and Context
The friendly kicks off at 1pm BST at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium. Chelsea lost 1-0 to Juventus on Wednesday in Hong Kong, following a defeat to Tottenham last weekend. New manager Xabi Alonso is still tweaking his methods to build momentum ahead of the new Premier League season.
Team News and Fitness Concerns
There are doubts over the fitness of Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill, who missed the midweek defeat with minor injuries. Mykhailo Mudryk returned to action for Chelsea for the first time in 20 months after his doping ban was lifted, and could make his first start since November 2024.
Double-Header and Opposition
Today's game is the first of a weekend double-header for Chelsea, who face Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta'zim on Sunday. AC Milan are now managed by former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, a familiar face in the opposition dugout.
