Chelsea Start 3 New Signings Against Real Sociedad in Final Preseason Friendly
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Updated · Chelsea FC · Aug 15
Chelsea Start 3 New Signings Against Real Sociedad in Final Preseason Friendly
3 articles · Updated · Chelsea FC · Aug 15
Summary
Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra were all named in Chelsea’s starting XI for Saturday’s final pre-season game against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge.
Xabi Alonso took the home dugout at the Bridge for the first time, with Reece James captaining a side that also includes Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro.
Rob Sanchez starts in goal, while James is expected to move into midfield alongside Moises Caicedo in Alonso’s setup.
Valentin Barco and Pep Chavarria are on the bench and could make their first Chelsea appearances, extending the focus on new arrivals before the season starts.