In July 2024, Chelsea Football Club embarked on a pre-season tour of the United States, participating in the Premier League Summer Series. The tour included matches against Wrexham, Celtic, Club América, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, aiming to prepare the team for the upcoming 2024–25 season.
Confirmed Travelling Squad
Chelsea announced a 28-man squad for the tour, comprising goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Notably, several summer signings were included, highlighting the club’s intent to integrate new talent swiftly.
Goalkeepers:
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Robert Sánchez (No. 1)
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Marcus Bettinelli (No. 13)
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Eddie Beach (No. 50)
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Lucas Bergström (No. 47)
Defenders:
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Reece James (No. 24)
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Malo Gusto (No. 27)
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Josh Acheampong (No. 34)
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Wesley Fofana (No. 29)
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Axel Disasi (No. 2)
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Tosin Adarabioyo (No. 4)
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Benoit Badiashile (No. 5)
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Levi Colwill (No. 6)
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Ben Chilwell (No. 21)
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Renato Veiga (No. 40)
Midfielders:
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Carney Chukwuemeka (No. 17)
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Romeo Lavia (No. 45)
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Lesley Ugochukwu (No. 16)
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (No. 22)
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Andrey Santos (No. 39)
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Moisés Caicedo (No. 25)
Forwards:
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Raheem Sterling (No. 7)
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Mykhailo Mudryk (No. 10)
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Noni Madueke (No. 11)
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Nicolas Jackson (No. 15)
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Christopher Nkunku (No. 18)
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Armando Broja (No. 19)
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Tyrique George (No. 32)
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Marc Guiu (No. 38)
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Angelo (No. 41)
It’s important to note that during pre-season, players may wear different shirt numbers from their official season assignments. The numbers listed above correspond to those worn during the USA tour.
Notable Absences and Late Arrivals
While the majority of the first-team squad was included, defender Trevoh Chalobah was notably absent from the tour. Reports suggest that Chelsea are open to offers for Chalobah, who has four years remaining on his contract.
Additionally, players who participated in the latter stages of international tournaments, such as the Copa América and Euro 2024, were scheduled to join the tour at a later date. This approach allowed them adequate rest and recovery before rejoining club duties.
Tour Objectives and Expectations
The primary objective of the USA tour was to prepare the team for the upcoming season, focusing on tactical cohesion, fitness, and integrating new signings into the squad. Matches against varied opposition provided valuable opportunities to assess player performances and team dynamics ahead of competitive fixtures.
For a visual overview of the squad’s preparations and behind-the-scenes footage from the tour, fans can watch the official Chelsea FC video below
