Johor Darul Ta’zim hosted Chelsea on Sunday in an international club friendly at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor, Malaysia. The Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Chelsea clash marked the final fixture of Chelsea’s pre-season tour across Oceania and Asia after the Blues defeated AC Milan 3–0 in Jakarta less than 24 hours earlier.
With another demanding match arriving quickly, manager Xabi Alonso was expected to rotate his squad heavily, giving opportunities to several young players and fringe first-team members.
Johor Darul Ta’zim entered the contest full of confidence after dominating Malaysian football with 12 consecutive Malaysia Super League titles, making the Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Chelsea meeting an important test for both teams before their competitive campaigns begin.
Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Chelsea Team News
Chelsea were expected to field a youthful lineup because of the short turnaround between matches. Goalkeeper Mike Penders was tipped to start behind a back three featuring Tosin Adarabioyo, Sarr and Subuloye.
Further forward, Estêvão Willian, Mykhailo Mudryk and Liam Delap were among the players expected to feature, while young midfielder Essugo looked set for another opportunity.
Johor Darul Ta’zim relied on experienced names such as Bergson, Juan Muñiz and Jordi Amat as they looked to challenge one of Europe’s top clubs.
Match Details and How to Watch
The match kicked off at 8:00 PM local time (MYT) at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. Fans in the United Kingdom and other international territories could watch live on Chelsea’s official streaming service, while viewers in the United States could stream the match on Paramount+. In India, coverage was available through FanCode.
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