August 18th 2024.
Pedro Neto is excited to potentially make his debut for Chelsea as they face off against defending champions Manchester City in their first Premier League match of the season. The team has undergone significant changes over the summer, with a new manager and 10 new signings joining the squad. With a crowded dressing room, there is much anticipation for the new players to make their mark.
One of the most highly anticipated new signings is Pedro Neto, who arrived from Wolves for a whopping £54 million. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who was previously a star player under manager Enzo Maresca at Leicester, is also expected to make his competitive debut for the team. However, the team will be without Reece James, who is serving a four-match suspension from last season and is also dealing with a hamstring injury.
Conor Gallagher, who captained the team in James' absence last season, may also not be available for selection as he is currently training with the Under-21s while his potential move to Atletico Madrid is still up in the air. On the other hand, Cole Palmer, who recently returned to training, will not be considered for selection this weekend. Nicolas Jackson, who suffered an ankle injury while on international duty with Senegal, may also be a potential option for the team.
The team's opponents, Manchester City, will also be missing some key players. Midfielder Rodri is still on an extended break after Spain's Euro 2024 success and will not be available for the match. Another blow came with the news that Oscar Bobb will be out for three to four months due to a leg injury. However, John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Phil Foden are all back in training and could potentially feature in the match.
With all the new signings and potential injuries, it is difficult to predict the starting lineups for both teams. For Chelsea, some potential players include Sanchez, Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Mudryk, and Jackson. For Manchester City, Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Silva, Foden, Doku, and Haaland could make an appearance.
For those wanting to watch the match, it will kick off at 4:30pm on Sunday August 18 and will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. With so many changes and new players, it will surely be an exciting match to watch.
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