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This is the Chelsea confirmed lineup for their final pre-season friendly before the 2026/27 campaign gets underway. In a state of flux, Xabi Alonso has to juggle tactical integration with new signings like Pep Chavarria and late World Cup arrivals like Maxence Lacroix and Reece James. How the team lines up today will likely be the strongest XI for the start of the league campaign with some of the late arrivals being worked in over time. This match has some ties to Alonso specifically, as he got his start both as a player and a coach at Real Sociedad where his father is a club legend who won two La Liga titles. Read More: Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Real Sociedad for August 15 Chelsea Confirmed Lineup vs Real Sociedad in Pre-Season Friendly Chelsea Recent Starters Between the matches against AC Milan and Johor, Robert Sanchez and Teddy Sharman-Lower featured in goal. Wes Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jorrel Hato, Josh Acheampong, Aaron Anselmino, and Todi Subuloye started in the centre of defence. Romeo Lavia, Moises Caciedo, Dario Essugo, and Madhi Nicoll-Jazuli were the pivot options. Pedro Neto, Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda, and Jamie Gittens were used as wingers or wing backs with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, Estevai, Nicolas Jackson, Danny Welbeck, and Liam Delap in attacking roles. Read More: Projected Chelsea Squad for 26/27 as of August 12 Chelsea Confirmed Lineup Check back as this will be discussed when the starting lineup and bench are officially announced. Notable Changes Be sure to check back as this will be discussed when the eleven is available, it will focus on personnel or tactical changes we expect to see based on who is starting. This is the Chelsea confirmed Lineup for their pre-season tie with Real Sociedad. We have been following the friendlies through Australia and Asia and will continue to do so when the league season kicks off against Fulham later this month. Featured Image Credit IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect