Chelsea FC XI vs Johor Darul Ta'zim: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest and pre-season friendly
Chelsea FC is preparing for a pre-season friendly against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia following a successful match against AC Milan. The manager is expected to rotate the squad, giving minutes to younger players and recent signings.
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Chelsea face a second pre-season friendly in as many days with Johor Darul Ta'zim their hosts in Malaysia.
The Blues brushed AC Milan aside in Jakarta on Saturday as a double from Joao Pedro, either side of half-time, and a rocket of a volley from Moises Caicedo saw off the Italian side.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso named a strong line-up, which also included the likes of Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Danny Welbeck, Wesley Fofana and Jorrel Hato.
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