Florida Cup 2023 | |
SCHEDULE | TIME |
Match: | Chelsea vs Wrexham |
Tournament: | Florida Cup |
Match Date: | 20-07-2023 |
Match Time: | 05.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30) 4:00 AM UAE |
Stadium: | Kenan Memorial |
Match Live Info
FULL TIME
5-0
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Prediction and Preview
Chelsea is set to face Wrexham in the Florida Cup, which is an annual international friendly competition. The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 19. This will be Chelsea's second appearance in the tournament, having participated in the event previously.
In the previous edition of the Florida Cup, Chelsea ended as runners-up, but unfortunately, they faced a significant defeat in the final, losing 4-0 to Arsenal. As they return for the ninth edition of the competition, Chelsea will be eager to perform well and potentially secure the title this time around.
The team will have to navigate the friendly tournament without the services of Armando Broja and Wesley Fofana, both sidelined due to knee injuries. Additionally, Marcus Bettinelli's unavailability remains unspecified, leaving the squad with a question mark over his role. Benoit Badiashile's hamstring issue further adds to the challenges Chelsea faces, and the absence of Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Callum Hudson-Odoi, for unspecified reasons, adds further complexity to the squad selection
For Chelsea, the predicted lineup includes some notable players like Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, along with the experienced defensive trio of Trevoh Chalobah, Thiago Silva, and Ben Chilwell. The midfield looks promising with Conor Gallagher, Thiago Fernandez, and the talented Carney Chukwuemeka forming a dynamic trio. Upfront, the attack is set to feature the pace and flair of Raheem Sterling, supported by the promising youngsters Armando Broja, Thomas Jackson, and George Mudryk.
Wrexham's predicted XI boasts the experience of goalkeeper Ben Foster and a solid defensive line led by Jamie Boyle, William Tozer, and Jack O'Connell. The midfield is set to be commanded by Shaun Barnett, Luke Young, Elliot Lee, and Andy Cannon, bringing a mix of creativity and stability to the team. Upfront, the striking duo of Paul Mullin and Tyrese Dalby looks to make an impact and test Chelsea's defensive resolve.
Chelsea will win 4-1, is purely speculative and based on the information available at the time. However, in football, anything can happen, and upsets are always possible, especially in friendly matches where teams may experiment with different lineups and strategies.