Chelsea Stars Set for International Duty Across Four Continents

Chelsea Stars Set for International Duty Across Four Continents

Chelsea’s first-team squad is gearing up for a busy period of international action as several players prepare to represent their respective countries in crucial qualification games and friendly matches across four continents.

Twelve Chelsea players have been called up for national team duty, with plenty at stake in the lead up to the European Championship and Copa America this summer.

Ukraine‘s No.10 faces vital Euro qualification play-off games against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday 21 March, with a potential final against either Israel or Iceland on Tuesday 26 March for a spot in Germany.

Argentina‘s reigning champions, including Enzo, are preparing for this summer’s Copa America with matches against El Salvador on Saturday 23 March and Costa Rica on Wednesday 27 March in the USA.

Caicedo of Ecuador will be in action against Guatemala on Friday 22 March and Italy on Sunday 24 March in preparation for the Copa America.

England‘s trio of Chelsea players will feature in warm-up matches against Brazil on Saturday 23 March and Belgium on Tuesday 26 March as part of their Euro 2024 preparations.

Serbia‘s goalkeeper is set for two friendly matches against Russia on Thursday 21 March and Cyprus on Monday 25 March ahead of the Euros.

Senegal‘s Jackson will represent his country in friendlies against Gabon on Friday 22 March and Benin on Tuesday 26 March in France.

Cucurella of Spain will aim to add to his caps in matches against Colombia on Friday 22 March and Brazil on Tuesday 26 March.

England’s U21 team will face Azerbaijan on Friday 22 March and Luxemburg on Tuesday 26 March in their Euros qualifiers.

Italy‘s U21 side has matches against Latvia on Friday 22 March and Turkey on Tuesday 26 March in their quest for the Euros.

France’s U23s, including Gusto, will play Ivory Coast on Friday 22 March and the USA on Monday 25 March as they prepare for the Olympic games.