Chelsea prepares for Fulham match with new signings expected to debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chelsea faces Fulham today, August 24, in a Premier League opener at Craven Cottage. The club, now managed by Xabi Alonso, has made significant roster changes, including the signing of Morgan Rogers for a record fee, aiming to enhance their creative play. Other key additions include defender Maxence Lacroix, who will bolster the back line. With a strong central midfield pairing of Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández, Chelsea hopes to build on last season's struggles which ended in a 10th-place finish. Kickoff is set for later today.
- •Chelsea opens the season against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
- •Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix are set for their debuts.
- •Xabi Alonso is the new manager following a tumultuous previous season.
- •Chelsea aims to improve on a 10th-place finish from last season.
- •Kickoff for the match is today, August 24.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea predicted lineup vs Fulham today: Record signing set for debut
"Chelsea's Xabi Alonso era begins with a London Derby against Fulham.
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