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Chelsea faces Western Sydney in pre-season opener amid squad concerns

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Chelsea faces Western Sydney in pre-season opener amid squad concerns

Summary

Chelsea begins their pre-season schedule against Western Sydney Wanderers at the Accor Stadium on Tuesday, July 28, at 10:45 AM BST. The Blues are under new manager Xabi Alonso and face several challenges, including key player absences due to international commitments and injuries., Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernández are unavailable. Western Sydney carries match fitness after a recent 2-0 win in the Australia Cup, contrasting with Chelsea's lack of pre-season action. This match tests both teams as Chelsea transitions into a new phase under Alonso.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea kicks off pre-season against Western Sydney on July 28.
•Xabi Alonso leads Chelsea in his first match as head coach.
•Chelsea missing several key players due to World Cup fatigue.
•Western Sydney is match-fit after a recent victory in the Australia Cup.
•Kickoff scheduled for 10:45 AM BST at the Accor Stadium.

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Chelsea will kick off their pre-season schedule on Tuesday with a clash against Australia’s Western Sydney Wanderers at the Accor Stadium.This match signals the start of a new chapter for the club, ...
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