Chelsea rotates squad in friendly against Johor Darul Ta’zim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Chelsea is currently playing Johor Darul Ta’zim in a friendly match in Malaysia. The game marks the second friendly for the team within 24 hours. Manager Xabi Alonso has rotated the squad, showcasing different players, but the absence of second-choice goalkeeper Mike Penders has raised questions among fans. Chelsea's previous friendly saw them secure a 3-0 victory over Milan, with Moises Caicedo contributing a goal and an assist.
- •Chelsea plays friendlies back-to-back in Malaysia.
- •Penders not included in the squad, raising fan concerns.
- •Moises Caicedo scored in Chelsea's previous friendly against Milan.
- •Alonso aims to evaluate full squad before Premier League opener.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea fans puzzled by one Xabi Alonso lineup decision
"Chelsea have mysteriously left out their second choice goalkeeper from their second string team playing today.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred sourc...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Aug 9, 2026, 1:17 PMMarmoush brace leads City to Atletico win to end pre-season tour
- EPL•Aug 9, 2026, 1:10 PMFulham agree £30m fee for Southampton's Charles
- EPL•Aug 9, 2026, 1:01 PMChelsea attacker ends 7️⃣ month goal drought with friendly goal
- EPL•Aug 9, 2026, 12:45 PMDel Piero gives advice to Juventus, Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic: ‘Not too much pressure’
- EPL•Aug 9, 2026, 12:25 PMCarrick being ‘careful’ with Mount after scare in Man Utd-PSG draw
- EPL•Aug 9, 2026, 12:25 PMManchester United eye blockbuster move for 22-goal star before deadline
