Chelsea vs. AC Milan: Pre-Season Friendly Preview

In-Depth Analysis

### Background Chelsea hosts AC Milan in their final pre-season game. Expectations are high for Chelsea after winning the FIFA Club World Cup. AC Milan, under new management, seeks stability and cohesion.

### Team News & Predicted Lineups **Chelsea:** Levi Colwill is sidelined with an ACL injury. Nicolas Jackson is unlikely to play amid transfer rumors. Expect to see players like Jorrel Hato, Cole Palmer, and Jamie Gittens. Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro.

**AC Milan:** Christian Pulisic is out with an injury. Massimiliano Allegri is expected to field a stronger lineup after rotating players in their previous friendly. Predicted lineup (3-5-1-1): Maignan; F. Terracciano, Tomori, Bartesaghi; Musah, Fofana, Ricci, Modric, Saelemaekers; Loftus-Cheek; Leao.

### Where to Watch The match will be broadcast live on DAZN and Channel 5 in the UK. In Canada and the USA, it will be available on DAZN. StarTimes will broadcast the game in South Africa. For a full list of countries and where to watch, check local listings [here?ref=yanuki.com].

### Historical Context Chelsea has won 4 of their past matches against AC Milan, with AC Milan winning only once, and no draws. The last meeting was in the Champions League group stage where Chelsea won 2-0.

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FAQ

When and where is the match?

Sunday, August 10th at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

What time is kick-off?

2 p.m. BST / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT.

Where can I watch the game?

DAZN and Channel 5 in the UK, DAZN in Canada and the USA, and StarTimes in South Africa.

Takeaways

Chelsea aims to build momentum heading into the new season.
AC Milan is focused on integrating new players and adapting to their new coach.
Key players to watch include Estêvão for Chelsea and Rafael Leao for AC Milan.
The match provides a final opportunity to assess team readiness before the start of the season.

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Sources

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