Overview
Chelsea has shown a relatively disappointing face during their summer tour in the United States in 2024. The 1-2 loss to Real Madrid was their third defeat under the guidance of coach Enzo Maresca. Despite continuously adding new players, the Italian strategist is still struggling to assemble the team.
Facing Inter Milan, The Blues are expected to face many difficulties. Nerazzurri recently won the Serie A championship convincingly last season, leaving AC Milan, the runner-up, 19 points behind. Under the leadership of coach Simone Inzaghi, Inter has become a major rival in Europe.
The difference in the current form of the two teams may be the decisive factor in determining the outcome of the match. In 5 friendly matches in the summer of 2024, Inter won 3 matches. On the other hand, as mentioned earlier, Chelsea still has a lot to do under the new coach.
In general, The Blues will need a long time to regain their former glory. Therefore, at this time, losing to Inter at home on Stamford Bridge is not an unexpected result for Chelsea.
Team Status
Chelsea enters this match without the services of Axel Disasi due to injury. This player is expected to return by early September.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Jackson is still unable to play due to a hamstring injury, while Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella may miss the match due to lack of fitness. This duo has just returned after playing at the EURO 2024.
On the other side, defender Stefan de Vrij is suffering from a groin strain and is likely to be sidelined.
Additionally, the away team will be without Mehdi Taremi, Piotr Zielinski, and Tajon Buchanan until the end of August.
Expected Lineup:
Chelsea: Jorgensen, James, Colwill, Badiashile, Gusto, Fernandez, Caicedo, Madueke, Nkunku, Mudryk, Guiu.
Inter Milan: Sommer, Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck, Dimarco, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella, Darmian, Correa, Thuram.
The match between Chelsea vs Inter Milan takes place at 21h00 on August 11 (Vietnam time).
