Chelsea have finalized their squad for the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States, with several notable absences, including Djordje Petrovic.
The Blues will depart for the U.S. ahead of their opening match against Los Angeles FC.
New signings Liam Delap, Mamadou Sarr, and Dario Essugo will be part of Enzo Maresca’s squad, but several key players have been left out, including Petrovic. ..Continue Reading
The goalkeeper spent last season on loan at RC Strasbourg, where he impressed under manager Liam Rosenior, helping the team secure European qualification.
Many expected him to return to Chelsea this summer and compete for the No. 1 spot alongside Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, with promising youngster Mike Penders also in the mix.
However, Petrovic is not the only omission—Joao Felix, Axel Disasi, and Raheem Sterling have also been excluded from the squad.
Chelsea view the Club World Cup as an extension of the previous season and have opted to maintain continuity by leaving out players who spent the season on loan.
The only exception to this rule is Andrey Santos, who also played at Strasbourg but has been included in the squad.
Petrovic’s absence raises questions about his future at Stamford Bridge, with several clubs expressing interest in signing him.
Chelsea’s recent attempt to secure Mike Maignan from AC Milan did not materialize, further complicating their goalkeeping situation.
The club has yet to officially confirm the full traveling squad, but an announcement is expected before the team departs.
