Chelsea XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for pre-season friendly

Alonso will be keen to best Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham as he looks to win over fans in this, his second match in charge of Chelsea, and may be tempted to name a stronger side from the off.Robert Sanchez may replace Teddy Sharman-Lowe in goal, with Levi Colwill also stepping into the starting line-up as he looks to build fitness at centre-back. Summer signing Marco Palestra will hope to make his first start in royal blue, though Landon Emenalo, to whom Alonso seems to have taken a shine this summer, could keep his spot at left-back.Marco Palestra could make his full Chelsea debut against TottenhamGettyReggie Watson captured the hearts of the Chelsea faithful with his performance against Western Sydney and could get another chance to impress here. Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli was similarly impressive off the bench and could get the nod.Up top, Dastan Satpayev will hope to keep his place on the left flank as Cole Palmer gets set to come in on the right. Reggie Walsh will keep his place in the No10 with Liam Delap making way for Joao Pedro up top.Maxence Lacroix will not be available despite Chelsea confirming his transfer from Crystal Palace on Thursday. The same is true of Morgan Rogers, who remains on his post-World Cup holidays. It remains to be seen whether Jorrel Hato or Mamadou Sarr will be fit after they missed the Western Sydney match, while Filip Jorgensen has flown home to complete a transfer.Predicted Chelsea XI vs Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Emenalo, Colwill, Acheampong, Palestra; Nicoll-Jazuli, Watson; Satpayev, Walsh, Palmer; Joao PedroHow to watch: CFC+, SPURSPLAYTime and date: 10.45am BST on Saturday, August 1