With a large international following and a trophy-filled past, Chelsea is one of the most prosperous and well-liked football teams in the world. Since 2023, Pochettino has been in charge of the Blues. Chelsea has had some recent success including the Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
However, Mauricio Pochettino and his team's 2023–24 campaign will be a pivotal one as they attempt to contend with their rivals and strive for additional hardware. This blog article will examine Chelsea's entire roster for the 2023–24 campaign as well as their anticipated starting lineup and formation.
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Full Squad
Chelsea brought in Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Nicolas Jackson, and Lesley Ugochukwu from RB Leipzig, Monaco, Villarreal, and Rennes, respectively, during the summer transfer window of 2023. Nkunku, a talented attacker who has 10 France caps, can play as a winger or a second striker. Disasi is a powerful center-back who gives the defense depth and talent. Jackson is a prolific striker who finished the previous season with 12 goals in La Liga. Defensive midfielder Ugochukwu is touted as one of France's brightest and most inventive young prospects.
Only Kai Havertz and N'Golo Kante left the club for Arsenal and Al-Ittihad, respectively. The team also kept the majority of its important players from the previous season. Young players like Cesare Casadei, Andrey Santos, and Diego Moreira might fill the vacancy left by Havertz and Kante's departure from the group.
Numerous players, including Robert Sanchez, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Raheem Sterling, and Romelu Lukaku, have also had their contracts extended by the team. Last season, this player was among the finest, scoring 25 goals in 38 Premier League contests.
Goalkeepers | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Kepa Arrizabalaga | 1 | 28 | SPA |
Robert Sanchez | — | 25 | SPA |
Gabriel Slonina | 36 | 19 | USA |
Marcus Bettinelli | 13 | 31 | ENG |
Defenders | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Wesley Fofana | 33 | 22 | FRA |
Benoit Badiashile | 4 | 22 | FRA |
Trevoh Chalobah | 14 | 23 | ENG |
Levi Colwill | 37 | 20 | ENG |
Malang Sarr | — | 24 | FRA |
Thiago Silva | 6 | 38 | BRA |
Marc Cucurella | 32 | 24 | SPA |
Ben Chilwell | 21 | 26 | ENG |
Lewis Hall | 67 | 18 | ENG |
Reece James | 24 | 23 | ENG |
Malo Gusto | 34 | 20 | FRA |
Axel Disasi | — | 25 | FRA |
Midfielders | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Enzo Fernandez | 5 | 22 | ARG |
Conor Gallagher | 23 | 23 | ENG |
Andrey Santos | 39 | 19 | BRA |
Carney Chukwuemeka | 30 | 19 | ENG |
Christopher Nkunku | 45 | 25 | FRA |
Omari Hutchinson | 56 | 19 | JAM |
Cesare Casadei | 40 | 20 | ITA |
Angelo Gabriel | 41 | 18 | BRA |
Lesley Ugochukwu | — | 19 | FRA |
Forwards | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Nicolas Jackson | 43 | 22 | SEN |
Mykhaylo Mudryk | 15 | 22 | UKR |
Raheem Sterling | 17 | 28 | ENG |
Callum Hudson-Odoi | — | 22 | ENG |
Noni Madueke | 31 | 21 | ENG |
Hakim Ziyech | 22 | 30 | MOR |
Romelu Lukaku | — | 30 | BEL |
Armando Broja | 18 | 21 | ALB |
Diego Moreira | 42 | 18 | POR |
Predicted Lineup and Formation
Pochettino is renowned for his innovative and flexible tactical approach, frequently altering his formation and lineup based on the scenario and the opposition. He has, however, also demonstrated a recent penchant for a 4-3-3 shape, which complements his defensive sturdiness and offensive diversity.
With his exceptional reflexes and distribution, Robert Sanchez is now the team's starting goalie in this setup. Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva, and Wesley Fofana make a strong defensive three in front of him, while Marc Cucurella and Reece James, playing as wingbacks, provide speed and inventiveness on the sides.
Enzo Fernandez is the anchor in the middle of the field, protecting the defense and controlling the game's pace. Conor Gallagher, his sidekick, gives him energy and sprints from box to box. The offensive midfielders who support the striker, Christopher Nkunku and Mykhaylo Mudryk, may also switch places with Gallagher.
Jackson is the attack's focal point, setting the tone with his precise finishing and commanding presence. On each flank, Nkunku and Mudryk, who both possess speed, dribbling ability, and goal-scoring potential, complement him. Nkunku is the team's primary playmaker, and Mudryk brings flare and unpredictability.