The Chelsea squad that opens the 2022-23 campaign will look markedly different to the one that ended last season, with fresh faces being welcomed into Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel has the task of slotting new signings into a settled system, with that process set to be aided by pre-season outings.
The first of those will see the Blues face Mexican side Club America at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with GOAL on hand to bring you all of the information you need to know about catching Premier League and Liga MX heavyweights in action.
Chelsea vs Club America date & kick-off time
Game: | Chelsea vs Club America |
Date: | July 16, 2022 |
Kick-off: | 3am BST / 10pm ET |
How to watch Chelsea vs Club America on TV and live stream online
The pre-season contest will not be broadcast on television, but it is available to stream on the 5th Stand app and through Chelseafc.com.
TV channel | Online stream |
|---|---|
N/A | 5th Stand app / Chelseafc.com |
Chelsea squad and team news
Raheem Sterling, fresh from his £47.5 million ($57m) transfer from Manchester City, should be handed a Blues debut by Tuchel, although that introduction may be made from off the bench.
Chelsea are still working on getting defensive reinforcements through the door, but Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi are available after overcoming their respective injury struggles from last season.
Kai Havertz, Edouard Mendy, Jorginho, Reece James and Thiago Silva are all involved in the travelling party, as are returning loan stars Conor Gallagher and Billy Gilmour, while Armando Broja has joined up with the squad late after seeing no progress made in transfer talks.
N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are among those to miss out due to their Covid-19 vaccination status.
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Kepa Arrizabalaga, Marcus Bettinelli, Edouard Mendy, Teddy Sharman-Lowe |
Defenders | Marcos Alonso, Ethan Ampadu, Cesar Azpilicueta, Trevoh Chalobah, Ben Chilwell, Levi Colwill, Reece James, Kenedy, Emerson Palmieri, Malang Sarr, Thiago Silva |
Midfielders | Ross Barkley, Conor Gallagher, Billy Gilmour, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, Harvey Vale, Tino Anjorin |
Forwards | Michy Batshuayi, Kai Havertz, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Armando Broja, Raheem Sterling |
Club America squad and team news
Fernando Ortiz saw his side claim a 1-0 victory over Toluca on Wednesday, but changes are expected to a winning team.
Jurgen Damm, Bruno Valdez and Francisco Garcia are pushing for starting berths, while Roman Martinez could replace Henry Martin as the focal point of an attacking unit.
Substitutions aplenty are expected from the Mexican outfit throughout a friendly outing, with a number of youngsters set to see senior game time.
Position | Players |
|---|---|
Goalkeepers | Guillermo Ochoa, Oscar Jimenez, Fernando Tapia |
Defenders | Luis Fuentes, Jorge Sanchez, Sebastian Caceres, Nestor Araujo, Bruno Valdez, Miguel Layun, Jorge Mere, Emilio Lara |
Midfielders | Pedro Aquino, Jonathan dos Santos, Alvaro Fidalgo, Diego Valdes, Richard Sanchez, Salvador Reyes, Santiago Neveda, Iker Moreno, Karel Campos, Alonso Escoboza |
Forwards | Roger Martinez, Jonathan Rodriguez, Alejandro Zendejas, Henry Martin, Federico Vinas, Jurgen Damm, Roman Martinez, Francisco Garcia |