Chelsea face AC Milan in Jakarta this afternoon in the first of back-to-back friendlies on their pre-season tour of Asia. The Blues are expected to field a strong team as the new season approaches, with most of the first-team squad now back following the World Cup.
Team News and Injury Updates
Robert Sanchez made his return from injury against Juventus, but young Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders is also vying for the No. 1 jersey. Manager Alonso will decide who starts against Milan. Levi Colwill and Cole Palmer were not risked on a patchy playing surface in midweek, and their fitness is a concern.
Young Stars Impress
Sixteen-year-old midfielder Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli impressed on his first senior start against Juventus, selected ahead of Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo. Geovany Quenda, the 19-year-old winger signed for £40 million from Sporting, also showed he is ready for an immediate impact.
Confirmed Lineups
Predicted Chelsea XI: Penders; Palestra, Fofana, Colwill, Hato; Lavia, Caicedo; Estevao, Palmer, Mudryk; Joao Pedro
AC Milan XI: Torriani; Terracciano, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Modric, Comotto, Estupinan; Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Camarda
The match kicks off at 1pm BST on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. It will be broadcast on CFC+.
