Chelsea Prepares for a New Season with New Challenges

• Chelsea has returned to training after a lengthy break
• The team has only two friendly matches before the start of the season
• There are plans to integrate young players into the squad

Chelsea has returned to pre-season training in Cobham after a lengthy break. After the triumph at the FIFA Club World Championship in New Jersey, the team under the leadership of Enzo Maresca has limited time to prepare before the start of the new Premier League season, which kicks off on August 17 with a match against Crystal Palace.

They have only two friendly matches against Bayer Leverkusen on August 8 and AC Milan on August 10, Chelsea is facing challenges with limited time for preparation. The players have returned in good physical shape, which allows for a quick recovery of specialized preparation for the 10-month season.

The physical condition of the players is confirmed, including the return of Wesley Fofana to training after surgery on his posterior cruciate ligament. There is also discussion about whether Maresca will stick with the tactics that were successful in the Club World Championship or revert to traditional schemes.

The club is working on resolving issues with players who do not fit into the main squad. Several of them have already signed contracts with other teams, including Joao Felix, who has moved to Al-Nassr. However, many players, such as Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, still remain at Chelsea, and their situations require solutions.

Careca also plans to involve young newcomers in the squad. In particular, Estevan, who has joined the team, has attracted significant interest from the fans, but his adaptation to English football will take time.

It begins to appear that Chelsea has one of the largest squads in the leagues, but the challenges with financing and managing players remain relevant. The club has received a fine from UEFA for violating financial regulations, which underscores the need to sell some players to balance the budget.

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