Time: 2024-08-01
Chelsea F.C. faces Liga MX champions Club América in their third preseason match in Atlanta . Club América is considered to be in better physical condition than Chelsea . The match is crucial for Chelsea to showcase coherence and quality in their gameplay as the season approaches . Dewsbury - Hall makes his preseason debut , with uncertainty about the back four lineup . Enzo and Jørgensen start on the bench for Chelsea.
Chelsea 's starting XI includes players like James , Nkunku , and Sterling , while Club América features the likes of Dos Santos and Martín . The match is scheduled for Wednesday , July 31 , 2024 , at the Mercedes - Benz Stadium in Atlanta , GA , USA . The game will be broadcasted on ESPN Deportes and TUDN in the USA . Chelsea purchased Atlanta native Caleb Wiley for 1 million , and despite rumors of a loan to Strasbourg in France , Chelsea has not confirmed his status.
Chelsea defender Colwill emphasizes the importance of loan players getting playing time to improve . This will be the fifth time Club América plays in Atlanta , while Chelsea will be playing in Atlanta for the second time . The match serves as preparation for potential Club World Cup matches in Atlanta in the future . Notable players in Chelsea 's roster include James , Chilwell , and Sterling.
Following the match , Chelsea is set to play against Manchester City and Real Madrid in Columbus , Ohio , and Charlotte , North Carolina , respectively . Club América will face Aston Villa in Chicago and continue their Liga MX schedule against Puebla . To stay updated on Atlanta United news , follow Doug Roberson on social media and listen to the Southern Fried Soccer podcast for more insights and analysis on MLS and Atlanta United . Subscribe to the AJC for exclusive content and access to breaking news across various topics.
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