Showdown at Stamford Bridge: Climactic Pre-Season Matchup Between Chelsea and AC Milan
Chelsea and AC Milan are set to square off in a friendly match at Stamford Bridge on August 10th, 2025, marking the final chance for both teams to assess their form before the competitive season begins.
The Blues, fresh from their FIFA Club World Cup triumph over Paris Saint-Germain, will enter the match with confidence, looking to build on their success. Chelsea has bolstered its squad with key summer signings, including João Pedro and Liam Delap, as they aim to continue their winning streak.
In the predicted lineups, Chelsea (4-2-3-1 formation) will field Robert Sánchez as the goalkeeper, with Reece James captaining the team as the right-back. Trevoh Chalobah and Jorrel Hato are expected to partner in the centre-back positions, while Marc Cucurella takes up the left-back spot. The midfield duo consists of Carlos Fernandez and Mo Caicedo, with Neto, Harvey Palmer, and Jamie Gittens as the attacking midfielders or wingers. João Pedro will lead the line as the forward.
AC Milan, on the other hand, has faced a challenging pre-season schedule, including games in the United States. The Rossoneri are expected to field a stronger side than in their recent 1-1 draw against Leeds, with key players such as Mike Maignan, Fikayo Tomori, Luka Modric, Rafael Leão, and Santiago Gimenez likely to start. Milan's starting lineup for the friendly match against Chelsea consists of Maignan, Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlović, Saelemaekers, Ricci, Modrić, Musah, Estupiñán, Rafael Leão, and Santiago Gimenez.
This friendly match comes at an interesting time for both teams, as Chelsea experiences some rotation and new signings, with Levi Colwill out injured and players like Nicolas Jackson possibly leaving. AC Milan has seen changes too, with Tijjani Reijnders moving to Manchester City and Ardon Jashari joining from Club Brugge as his replacement.
The friendly match between Chelsea and AC Milan serves as an exciting warm-up for the upcoming competitive season, with both teams eager to showcase their new signings and strategies. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this highly anticipated encounter.
[1] Colwill out, Jackson possibly leaving: Source [2] Chelsea sign Joao Pedro: Source [3] Liam Delap joins Chelsea: Source [4] Jorrel Hato signs for Chelsea: Source [5] AC Milan's strong lineup for Chelsea friendly: Source
[1] In the wake of Levi Colwill's injury and potential departure of Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea's squad is undergoing some changes. (Source)
[2] Amidst the pre-season signing spree, Chelsea has fortified its ranks with the addition of forward João Pedro. (Source)
[3] Joining the Blues' roster is Liam Delap, a new addition to the team's attacking line. (Source)
[4] Center-back Jorrel Hato is the latest acquisition for Chelsea ahead of their European league and Premier League campaigns. (Source)
[5] AC Milan, following the departure of Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City, has bolstered its defense with the arrival of Ardon Jashari from Club Brugge. (Source)
