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Chelsea's Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli impresses on pre-season tour in Australia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:59 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Chelsea's Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli impresses on pre-season tour in Australia

Summary

Chelsea has taken a 26-man squad, including young midfielder Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, on their pre-season tour in Australia. Nicoll-Jazuli, who is 16, aims to make a mark under new coach Xabi Alonso after training with the first team. He recently impressed with his physical presence and performance in behind-closed-doors friendlies. A long-term contract awaits him as Chelsea secured his future amid competition from top French clubs. Chelsea will face Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham during this tour.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea's squad includes seven academy players for the Australia tour
•Nicoll-Jazuli is the youngest player at 16 years old
•He has trained with the first team under Xabi Alonso
•Chelsea secured Nicoll-Jazuli's long-term future with a new contract
•The team plays Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham this tour

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9:59 AMYahoo Sports — Nicoll-Jazuli's physical presence belies his age

What they're saying

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Seven academy players have been taken on Chelsea's pre-season tour - and they will all be looking to impress new boss Xabi Alonso. The Blues are travelling to Australia with a 26-man squad, and are facing Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham. Almost all of the academy players have been training with the first team throughout Alonso's first two weeks in charge, featuring in behind-closed-doors friendly wins against Crawley Town and Bromley.
— Yahoo Sports

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