Welcome to the first match of the summer, the first preseason game, and the first chance to see Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea in action. While the main focus today is on fitness, this game will undoubtedly spark analysis and excitement among fans.
Football, sort of, is back! Let’s see how the teams line up for this highly anticipated friendly.
Chelsea Starting XI:
- Sánchez
- James (c)
- Tosin
- Badiashile
- Colwill
- Lavia
- Chukwuemeka
- Nkunku
- Madueke
- Guiu
- George
Substitutes:
- Beach
- Bergström
- W. Fofana
- Veiga
- Acheampong
- Gusto
- Chilwell
- Santos
- Ugochukwu
- Sterling
- Ângelo
- Broja
Wrexham Starting XI:
- Okonkwo
- Cleworth
- Brunt
- O’Connor
- Bolton
- Jones
- Dobson
- Lee
- Revan
- Palmer
- McClean (c)
Substitutes:
- Howard
- Burton
- Boyle
- Barnett
- James
- Forde
- Evans
- Ashfield
- Cannon
- Davies
- Bickerstaff
- Waters
- Dalby
- Marriott
Match Details:
- Date / Time: Wednesday, July 24, 7pm PDT; 3am BST (next day); 7:30am IST (next day)
- Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA, USA
- On TV: ESPN (USA); none (UK); elsewhere
- Streaming: ESPN+ (USA); Chelsea TV (int’l pay-per-view)
Both teams will be eager to test their tactics and players ahead of the upcoming season. Chelsea fans are particularly excited to see how new manager Enzo Maresca will shape the team, while Wrexham supporters are keen to see their team perform against top-tier opposition.
Let’s see how the starting formation and tactics unfold as we get a first glimpse of what’s to come this season. Stay tuned for an exciting game!ea
