With international fixtures spanning four continents, several Chelsea players are set to represent their countries in crucial qualification matches and warm-up games. Let’s take a look at the Blues’ involvement across various competitions and friendly matches:
Euro 2024 Qualifying
Ukraine:
– Mykhailo Mudryk: Ukraine’s No.10 will feature in a playoff semi-final against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday 21 March at 7:45 pm. The winner advances to face either Israel or Iceland in the final on Tuesday 26 March for a spot in Germany.
Friendlies
Argentina:
– Enzo Fernandez: Argentina’s reigning champions gear up for the Copa America with friendlies against El Salvador (Saturday 23 March, midnight) and Costa Rica (Wednesday 27 March, 2:50 am) in the USA.
Ecuador:
– Moises Caicedo: Ecuador will face Guatemala (Friday 22 March, 12:30 am) and Italy (Sunday 24 March, 8 pm) in their USA tourney as part of their Copa America preparations.
England:
– Ben Chilwell, Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher: The trio joins England for friendly matches at Wembley Stadium against Brazil (Saturday 23 March, 7 pm) and Belgium (Tuesday 26 March, 7:45 pm).
Serbia:
– Djordje Petrovic: Serbia gears up for the Euros with warm-up games against Russia (Thursday 21 March, 5 pm) and Cyprus (Monday 25 March, 5 pm).
Senegal:
– Nicolas Jackson: Senegal faces Gabon (Friday 22 March, 7:30 pm) and Benin (Tuesday 26 March, 7:30 pm) in friendly matches in France.
Spain:
– Marc Cucurella: Cucurella aims to build on his recent form for Spain in friendlies against Colombia (Friday 22 March, 8:30 pm) and Brazil (Tuesday 26 March, 8:30 pm).
2025 European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
England Under-21s:
– Carney Chukwuemeka, Noni Madueke: England travels to Azerbaijan (Friday 22 March, 12 pm) and hosts Luxemburg at Bolton’s Toughsheet Stadium (Tuesday 26 March, 7:45 pm).
Italy Under-21s:
– Cesare Casadei: Italy faces Latvia (Friday 22 March, 5:15 pm) and Turkey (Tuesday 26 March, 5:15 pm) in their qualification campaign.
Other Age Groups
France Under-23s:
– Malo Gusto: Gusto features in warm-up matches against Ivory Coast (Friday 22 March, 5:30 pm) and the USA (Monday 25 March, 8:15 pm) as France prepares for the Olympic games.
The international break promises a flurry of action as Chelsea’s finest showcase their talents across the globe.