Mauricio Pochettino had already confirmed the right-back’s return after a minor knee harm and sickness stunted his pre-season preparations.
The Chelsea boss stated forward of the conflict in Atlanta: “He is a very important player for us and it’s important to have a player like him back. Hopefully, he can play.”
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Trevoh Chalobah has overcome a minor Achilles concern that prevented him from facing Brighton final trip and likewise begins tonight in defence alongside younger Bashir Humphreys. Noni Madueke was held again from that 4-3 win on Saturday after coming back from the England Under-21s’ victory on the European Championship and doesn't characteristic tonight both.
Mykhailo Mudryk and Enzo Fernandez have been totally reintegrated into the Chelsea first crew and begin on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Levi Colwill on the bench.
Pochettino has picked a robust aspect towards Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, who certified for the Champions League by way of their fourth-placed end within the Premier League final season.
The likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ben Chilwell, Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku all proceed within the XI with Malo Gusto on the bench with James again on the correct of defence.
Chelsea will hope to present him and Madueke extra minutes of their final two pre-season video games towards Fulham and Dortmund within the United States.
Chelsea XI: Kepa, James, Chalobah, Humphreys, Cucurella, Fernandez, Casadei, Maatsen, Mudryk, Jackson, Nkunku
Subs: Slonina, Bergstrom, Gusto, Silva, Colwill, Gilchrist, Chilwell, Gallagher, Chukwuemeka, Santos, Hall, Sterling, Angelo, Moreira, Burstow
Time and date: 1.15am BST, Thursday July 27, 2023
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
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