Chelsea vs Wrexham – Pre-season friendly: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Chelsea vs Wrexham – Pre-season friendly: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
While the Hollywood duo struck gold in their second season in charge in Wales by returning to the Football League, the Blues finished embarrassingly low in the Premier League and are in the process of a large squad revamp under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Here’s what you need to know about the pre-season friendly.
Chelsea vs Wrexham – Pre-season friendly: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Stadium: Kenan Stadium
Date: Thursday 20 July
Kick-off Time: 00:30 BST / 16:30 PT / 19:30 ET
How to watch Chelsea vs Wrexham on TV and live stream
County TV Channel/Live Stream
United Kingdom chelsea.com, The 5th Stand
United States ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Canada DAZN
Reece James was sent for a precautionary scan on his knee and may be left out as a result.
New signing Nicolas Jackson could be thrown in up front, but the lack of depth in midfield with the recent exits of Jorginho and Kai Havertz means the Blues are short in central areas.
Conor Gallagher will likely feature alongside Enzo Fernandez, while new youth arrival Diego Moreira might be available.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Wrexham
(4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; Chalobah, Fofana, Colwill, Chilwell; Gallagher, Fernandez, Chukwuemeka; Sterling, Jackson, Nkunku.
Wrexham predicted lineup vs Chelsea
(3-5-2): Foster; Boyle, Tozer, O’Connell; Barnett, Young, Lee, Cannon, Mendy; Mullin, Dalby.
Chelsea vs Wrexham score prediction
Pochettino has plenty of work to do to get his eclectic squad gelling and their could be some tough teething months ahead for the Blues. Against a more harmonious and mentally sound Wrexham side, they could be given a scare or two if they aren’t careful.
That said, there is an obvious division disparity between the two clubs and Chelsea must be considered favourites even after their poor 2022/23 campaign.
Prediction: Chelsea 4-2 Wrexham
