Chelsea confirms squad numbers for 2026 pre-season tour of Australia and Asia
Chelsea has confirmed the squad numbers for players participating in the 2026 pre-season tour across Australia and Asia. The team departed for Sydney today, where they are scheduled to play two matches before continuing their tour.
The initial leg of the tour in Australia includes a fixture against A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers, followed by a match against fellow London club Tottenham Hotspur. Following their time in Australia, the squad will travel to Hong Kong to face Italian club Juventus. The tour then proceeds to Jakarta, Indonesia, for a game against AC Milan, concluding in Malaysia with a match against Johor Darul Ta’zim.
Squad Details and Player Updates
A 28-man squad has travelled to Australia, with additional first-team members expected to join at later stages of the tour. The club plans to announce these additions during the trip. Supporters should note that the shirt numbers assigned for pre-season may not reflect the final squad numbers for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.
Among the players confirmed for the tour are Robert Sanchez (1), Marco Palestra (2), Tosin Adarabioyo (4), Levi Colwill (6), Liam Delap (9), Cole Palmer (10), Jamie Gittens (11), Filip Jorgensen (12), Dario Essugo (14), Mamadou Sarr (19), Joao Pedro (20), Jorrel Hato (21), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (28), Wesley Fofana (29), Aaron Anselmino (30), Reggie Watson (31), Madhi Nicoll-Jazuli (32), Omari Kellyman (33), Josh Acheampong (34), Ted Curd (35), Dastan Satpayev (36), Tayo Subuloye (37), Estevao Willian (41), Calvin Diakite (42), Romeo Lavia (45), Reggie Walsh (46), Landon Emenalo (56), and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (76).
However, some players will miss the initial stages of the tour due to injuries. Forward Emmanuel Emegha sustained a hamstring injury during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Bromley. Emegha, a recent summer arrival, had scored two goals in two appearances before the injury. Reports suggest the injury occurred during the match, potentially affecting his involvement in the early part of the Australian tour.
Another summer signing, Geovany Quenda, is also not with the squad due to a minor issue. Both players are expected to join the squad later if their recovery progresses as anticipated. The club’s new head coach, Xabi Alonso, will look to integrate these players once they are fit.
Pre-Season Schedule
The pre-season schedule includes several matches across different locations:
- vs. Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, Australia
- vs. Tottenham Hotspur in Sydney, Australia
- vs. Juventus in Hong Kong
- vs. AC Milan in Jakarta, Indonesia
- vs. Johor Darul Ta’zim in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
This tour marks the first time in over a decade that the club will be heading to Southeast Asia and Australia for pre-season preparations. The team departed for Sydney on Friday.
The squad includes a mix of first-team players, youth prospects, and individuals who might be considered for loan moves later in the summer. The club will provide further details on player movements and finalized squad numbers for the 2026/27 campaign in due course.
The initial 28-man squad includes goalkeepers Filip Jörgensen, Robert Sánchez, Ted Curd, and Teddy Sharman-Lowe. Defenders include Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aarón Anselmino, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato, Marco Palestra, Mamadou Sarr, Tayo Suboloye, and Calvin Diakite. Midfielders are Landon Emenalo, Dário Essugo, Roméo Lavia, Madhi Nicoll-Jazuli, Reggie Walsh, and Reggie Watson. Forwards consist of Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Omari Kellyman, Cole Palmer, João Pedro, Dastan Satpaev, and Estêvão.
The tour will provide an opportunity for the squad to prepare for the upcoming season, with the first match against Western Sydney Wanderers scheduled for Tuesday, 28 July.
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Source: chelseafc.com
