Club World Cup Squad Omissions Hit Man City and Chelsea
The Club World Cup squad omissions have raised eyebrows, with Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and four high-profile Chelsea players excluded from their respective teams.
Jack Grealish Headlines Club World Cup Squad Omissions
Among the most notable Club World Cup squad omissions is Jack Grealish. The Manchester City winger was anticipated to miss out, having made just seven Premier League starts in the 2024–25 campaign.
Former Captain Walker Also Misses Out for Manchester City
Kyle Walker, once a key City defender, also didn’t make the Club World Cup squad. The England right-back ended last season on loan at AC Milan and has been overlooked for the trip to the U.S.
Chelsea’s £179m Quartet Among Club World Cup Squad Omissions
Chelsea’s decision to exclude Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix, Axel Disasi, and Ben Chilwell reflects major Club World Cup squad omissions. All four players ended last season on loan and have struggled to secure a first-team place.
Sterling and Felix Left Out After Mixed Loan Spells
Raheem Sterling, signed for £50m in 2022, was loaned to Arsenal last season, starting just 13 games. Joao Felix, who joined Chelsea permanently for £45m, ended the season on loan at AC Milan after netting seven goals in 20 appearances.
Disasi and Chilwell Miss Out Amid Chelsea Reshuffle
Axel Disasi, a £38.5m acquisition from Monaco, and £45m left-back Ben Chilwell, who spent the season on loan at Crystal Palace, are both Club World Cup squad omissions. Neither found consistent form or minutes last term.
Petrovic and McAtee Not in Traveling Squads
Chelsea’s Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic will not travel after a loan at Strasbourg. Meanwhile, City’s James McAtee stays at the Under-21 Euros, despite being a promising young talent.
Who Made Chelsea’s Club World Cup Squad?
Chelsea’s 28-man roster includes names like Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and new signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen are among those selected.
Man City’s Club World Cup Squad Features Returnees and New Faces
Manchester City named a 27-man squad including returning defender John Stones and new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. Rodri, who recovered from an ACL injury, also makes the list.
City Bolster Midfield With Reijnders and Cherki
Reijnders joins from AC Milan for £46.5m and is expected to strengthen City’s midfield. Alongside Cherki, both arrivals add depth, pushing out others like Grealish due to recent form concerns.
Club World Cup Kicks Off in the U.S. on June 15
The newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup begins Sunday, June 15, in the U.S. Both Manchester City and Chelsea are aiming for global silverware, but their Club World Cup squad omissions reveal deeper squad transitions.
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