Chelsea vs. Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups & Confirmed Team News

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Chelsea vs. Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups & Confirmed Team News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Faizan Mirza | Last updated Jul 28, 2026 4:39 AM ET

Chelsea's first public outing in charge of the Blues will be a friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers at Sydney's Accor Stadium on Tuesday in the 2026 preseason tour.

The Premier League side are also without a number of players who are still on post-World Cup breaks, such as Morgan Rogers, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Pedro Neto and more. As Chelsea prepare for the new campaign, they are instead expected to be relying on a mix of experienced first-team regulars, summer signings and academy prospects to get the job done.

Chelsea Lineup vs. Western Sydney Wanderers

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
Defenders: Jorrel Hato, Levi Colwill, Aaron Anselmino, Marco Palestra
Midfielders: Romeo Lavia, Reggie Walsh
Attacking Midfielders: Jamie Gittens, Cole Palmer, Estevao
Forward: Joao Pedro

Manager Xabi Alonso of Chelsea during a training session at Sky Park on July 27, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Newcomers Hato and Palestra will both be making their unofficial debuts for Chelsea, with Cole Palmer set to make his first appearance after returning to training. Joao Pedro is also likely to be the main striker following his impressive performances in the club's closed-door friendly matches.

Western Sydney Wanderers Lineup vs. Chelsea

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Lawrence Thomas
Defenders: Josh Madanha, Alex Bonetig, Marcelo, Alex Gersbach
Midfielders: Oscar Priestman, Joshua Brillante
Attacking Midfielders: Nicolas Milanovic, Zac Sapsford, Bozhidar Kraev
Forward: Brandon Borrello

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The Wanderers are likely to be a potent team as they get ready for the next A-League Men season with Ufuk Talay in charge. Borrello will spearhead the assault, with Milanovic being one of the most promising creative threats following a stellar start to the Australia Cup.

Fans will be able to watch the fixture on Chelsea TV and various platforms. Chelsea may make a few alterations in the second half, with Alonso likely to be looking to give minutes to some youngsters from the club's academy as he assesses the squad on the opening leg of the club's preseason tour.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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