The 23-man Chelsea squad that has traveled to Abu Dhabi for the Blues’ Club World Cup campaign has been confirmed

The 23-man Chelsea squad that has travelled to Abu Dhabi for the Blues’ Club World Cup campaign has been confirmed.

Thomas Tuchel’s side are without Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus-Cheek who remain injured, whilst Reece James has made a surprising return to the squad. Edouard Mendy is expected to join the squad after the Africa Cup of Nations final.

The Chelsea Fifth Stand app has confirmed the squad:

1. Kepa Arrizabalaga
2. Antonio Rudiger
3. Marcos Alonso
4. Andreas Christensen
5. Jorginho
6. Thiago Silva
7. N’Golo Kante
8. Mateo Kovacic
9. Romelu Lukaku
10. Christian Pulisic
11. Timo Werner
12. Marcus Bettinelli
13. Trevoh Chalobah
14. Saul
15. Ross Barkley
16. Mason Mount
17. Callum Hudson-Odoi
18. Hakim Ziyech
19. Kenedy
20. Reece James
21. Cesar Azpilicueta
22. Kai Havertz
23. Malang Sarr