Chelsea Announce Club World Cup Squad Omissions

Chelsea have announced their 28-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, notably omitting high-profile players such as Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix, Djordje Petrovic, and Axel Disasi, mainly due to recent loan spells and a focus on squad consistency. Andrey Santos is the only returning loanee included after a strong season at Strasbourg. The exclusion of Petrovic is significant given Chelsea’s inability to sign a replacement goalkeeper before the tournament. In addition to these omissions, Chelsea confirmed the release of four young players, including three goalkeepers, as part of ongoing squad reshaping. Several established players are reportedly available for transfer this summer. The club is set to face Leon, Flamengo, and ES Tunis in the group stage, aiming to build on recent European and domestic successes.