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Chelsea academy players showcased on pre-season tour in Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:27 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Chelsea academy players showcased on pre-season tour in Australia
Summary

Chelsea is featuring seven academy players on its pre-season tour in Australia under new boss Xabi Alonso. The squad, which also includes first-team players, has already completed behind-closed-doors friendly matches against Crawley Town and Bromley. Notable among the academy stars is Landon Emenalo, who has reportedly played the most minutes so far and aims to secure a place in the first team. The tour includes matches against Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham, with the squad subject to changes if World Cup participants return.

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Key Details
  • •Chelsea has a 26-man squad on its pre-season tour in Australia.
  • •Seven academy players are competing for spots in the first team.
  • •Landon Emenalo is among the standout academy players so far.
  • •Chelsea has won behind-closed-doors friendlies against Crawley Town and Bromley.
  • •Matches against Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham are upcoming.
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  • 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — The Chelsea academy stars looking to break through
  • 3:27 PMBBC Football — The Chelsea academy stars looking to break through
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BBC Sport takes a look at the seven academy players Chelsea are showcasing on their pre-season tour.

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BBC Sport takes a look at the seven academy players Chelsea are showcasing on their pre-season tour.

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