{
  "id": 296063,
  "title": "Chelsea vs AC Milan – Predicted lineup and team news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/chelsea-vs-ac-milan-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-vs-ac-milan-predicted-060000685.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The English club Chelsea embarks on their pre-season tour, preparing to face AC Milan in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Under new head coach Xabi Alonso, Chelsea has not displayed strong results, having suffered losses to Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus in the prior matches. The Blues' squad faces several challenges this season, with key players Mina Fernández, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Jordan Henderson, Maxence Lacroix, Morgan Rogers, and Valentín Barco still out due to ongoing fitness issues. However, Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill are anticipated to return, having missed only the match against Juventus with minor injuries. Mykhailo Mudryk is also likely to see increased playing time, following a recent substitute appearance that marked his return after a 20-month doping suspension ban. With the departure of defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is set to join another club permanently, Danny Welbeck and Geovany Quenda could potentially stake their claims for a starting position. The match is scheduled to begin at 1pm BST on Saturday, 8th August, and fans can catch the action live through CFC+ streaming platform.",
  "summary": "Chelsea continue their pre-season tour with a trip to Indonesia, where they are set to take on AC Milan on Saturday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.The Blues have not enjoyed the most convincing run ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Chelsea faces AC Milan in Jakarta on 8 August",
    "Key players Mina Fernández, Reece James injured",
    "Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill to return from minor injuries"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Chelsea's lineup for the AC Milan match will likely reflect the ongoing fitness issues plaguing the squad, with several players out and others, like Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk, potentially taking on bigger roles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tottenham Hotspur vs Getafe – Predicted lineup and team news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/tottenham-hotspur-vs-getafe-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
        "published": "2026-08-08T06:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Chelsea beat Milan 3-0 to win Indonesia Super Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/chelsea-beat-milan-3-0-to-win-indonesia-super-cup",
        "published": "2026-08-08T17:17:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}