Chelsea have excluded Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, and Romeo Lavia from their squad for the UEFA Conference League, opting instead for a 29-man roster announced on Thursday.
Notable inclusions are Pedro Neto, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Jadon Sancho.
Despite Palmer’s impressive performance last season—featuring in 55 games and scoring in the Euro 2024 final against Spain—the midfielder was left out.
However, he is set for another busy season, as Chelsea have already secured a spot in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup next summer in the U.S., thanks to their 2021 Champions League win.
Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League group stage opponents include Gent, Panathinaikos, Armenia’s Noah, Bundesliga surprise leaders Heidenheim, Astana, and Shamrock Rovers.
The squad will be updated ahead of the knockout rounds, which begin in February.
After a difficult 2023-24 season under Mauricio Pochettino, where Chelsea finished sixth, the team is now under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Currently sitting 11th in the Premier League after three games, the Blues are aiming for a stronger campaign this year.