Precisely 24 hours after beating AC Milan in Indonesia, Chelsea take a virtually 1,400km journey to Malaysia to face Johor Darul Ta’zim at their turf. With supervisor Xabi Alonso selecting to offer first-team starters as a lot time as potential on the pitch yesterday, it’s no shock this beginning lineup is even youthful in distinction.
On the very least it’s yet one more likelihood for these about to be professionals to impress the present boss. A few of which could already be in his radar given previous performances.
Johor Darul Ta’zim beginning eleven:
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Chelsea beginning lineup (3-4-3?):
Sharman-Lowe; Sarr, Tosin, Anselmino; Quenda, Nicoll-Jazuli, Essugo (c), Gittens; Estêvão, Delap, Jackson
Substitutes from: Slonina, Curd, Subuloye, Diakité, Watson, Walsh, Kavuma-McQueen, Mudryk, Satpayev
Date / Time: Sunday, August 9, 2026, 8pm (native), 13.00 BST; 8am EDT
Venue: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
