Chelsea released the roster for its upcoming preseason tour in Australia, noting that none of the squad members who appeared at the World Cup are included.
The list blends established first‑team starters with promising academy graduates, offering new signings a chance to impress the coaching staff during the trip.
Striker Emmanuel Emegha, acquired from Strasbourg this summer, will not travel with the team after sustaining a hamstring injury in a behind‑closed‑doors friendly against Bromley.
The timing is especially detrimental for Emegha, who has endured injury setbacks at Strasbourg and is competing for a backup role behind Joao Pedro.
Geovany Quenda suffered a minor injury but is expected to join the squad shortly.
Young forward Shim Mheuka was omitted from the travel list as he is scheduled for a loan move elsewhere.
