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Xabi Alonso has named his Chelsea side for their return to Stamford Bridge, and their final pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad.<\/strong><\/p>\n

New signings Morgan Rogers<\/a>, Maxence Lacroix<\/a> and Pep Chavarria<\/a> have their first chance to feature for their new club, whilst some of their World Cup stars are also set to return.<\/p>\n

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Reece James<\/a> is amongst those who have been training, alongside Enzo Fernandez<\/a> despite talk of him leaving the club and joining Manchester City.<\/p>\n

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Confirmed Chelsea XI vs Real Sociedad<\/h2>\n

This is the players\u2019 last chance to make an impact on Alonso<\/a> before the Premier League campaign kicks off, and here\u2019s the XI that will get their opportunity against Sociedad.<\/p>\n

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CONFIRMED Chelsea XI vs Real Sociedad<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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What do you make of that XI, Blues?<\/p>\n

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This is likely the closest side which Chelsea fans have seen during pre-season to the one that will take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on the opening weekend of the season.<\/p>\n

Joao Pedro<\/a> has been in red-hot form during the tours of Australia and Asia, and will be looking for more goals against La Liga opposition.<\/p>\n

On a day where Pedro Neto has reportedly agreed terms to join Al Hilal, he starts again, seemingly in the wing-back position.<\/p>\n

Cole Palmer will be looking to strike up an instant relationship with Rogers, with the two being great friends off the pitch from their time at Manchester City.<\/p>\n

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