KICK off: 11 August 22:00
Team news: Emery has said that he expects to face a weakened Chelsea side this week, with none of Mason Mount, Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta or Jorginho taking part in any of their side’s pre-season matches. However, Chelsea’s international finalists have been named in a strong 24-man squad, but there is no room for Ross Barkley, Davide Zappacosta and Tiemoue Bakayoko in the travelling party. Chelsea are understood to be closing in on a £97.5m deal to bring Romelu Lukaku back to the club and he could have been involved had he been announced and registered by 11pm on Tuesday, but Timo Werner, Tammy Abraham and Kai Havertz will continue to provide the options up top for now. The stories of Villarreal’s summer have mainly been in defence, with Juan Foyth and Aissa Mandi both joining the club on permanent deals while Manchester United-linked Pau Torres – who represented Spain at the Olympics – remains on the books. Exciting winger Samuel Chukwueze suffered a season-ending hip injury against Arsenal in last year’s Europa League semi-finals and has been left at home, while Dani Parejo will also miss out after picking up a calf problem. Striker Fer Nino has come under fire for his challenge on Wesley Fofana – which left the Leicester man with a fractured fibula – while Gerard Moreno seeks to pick up where he left off after netting seven Europa League goals last term. Recent COVID-19 scares have also depleted Emery’s ranks in training, and it remains to be seen if Etienne Capoue, Francis Coquelin, Geronimo Rulli and Vicente Iborra will be deemed ready for action.
Prediction: Chelsea to win
Stake: 8/10
League: UEFA Super Cup
Result: pending
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Prediction of the day: Chelsea – Villarreal
