Chelsea will actually probably be a bit gutted at the timing of the two week international break that will now disrupt domestic action.
The Blues had just picked up entertaining wins back-to-back at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle in the Premier League and Leicester in the FA Cup.
The race for a European place is going to be intense in the run in, and Chelsea are fighting for it on more than one front.
For now though, a large portion of their squad have flown off to represent their respective countries, and The Chelsea Chronicle have taken a look at who is involved.
Table of Contents
- 1 Enzo Fernandez international schedule
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- 3 Moises Caicedo international schedule
- 4 Mykhailo Mudryk international schedule
- 5 Cole Palmer, Ben Chilwell and Conor Gallagher international schedule
- 6 Djordje Petrovic international schedule
- 7 Marc Cucurella international schedule
- 8 Nicolas Jackson international schedule
- 9 Malo Gusto international schedule
- 10 Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke international schedule
- 11 Cesare Casadei international schedule
Enzo Fernandez international schedule
The World Cup winner has of course been called up to an Argentina side preparing to defend their Copa America trophy this summer.
After suspension last time out, he will be fresh and ready to represent his country in a pair of friendly matches
Saturday 23 March vs El Salvador [Friendly]
Wednesday 27 March vs Costa Rica [Friendly]
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Moises Caicedo international schedule
The Ecuadorian will also be partaking in friendlies in the United States.
After vast improvements for his club side in recent weeks, he will be looking to take that form into a string of internationals that finish earlier than normal for him.
Friday 22 March vs Guatemala [Friendly]
Sunday 24 March vs Italy [Friendly]
Mykhailo Mudryk international schedule
The Ukraine international has found good form in recent weeks, but will need to be at his best to see his nation qualify for Euro 2024.
While only one game is guaranteed this break, it could be two if they win it.
Thursday 21 March vs Bosnia & Herzegovina {Euro 2024 play-off semi-final]
Tuesday 26 March vs Israel/Iceland [Potential Euro 2024 play-off final]
Cole Palmer, Ben Chilwell and Conor Gallagher international schedule
Cole Palmer, Ben Chilwell and Conor Gallagher will all be in action for England in a last chance to impress Gareth Southgate before he selects his side for Euro 2024.
The former in particular will be looking to prove he should be in with a shout of starting at the tournament this summer.
Saturday 23 March vs Brazil [Friendly]
Tuesday 26 March vs Belgium [Friendly]
Djordje Petrovic international schedule
The Chelsea goalkeeper has only two caps to his name at international level so far.
However, his form for his club is as strong as ever, and friendly fixtures will give Serbia a chance to rotate in the coming days.
Thursday 21 March vs Russia [Friendly]
Monday 25 March vs Cyprus [Friendly]
Marc Cucurella international schedule
After a period out of the team, Marc Cucurella is back amongst those selected by Spain to represent their nation
He will be hoping to add to his one cap for his country as they take on two South American sides in friendly matches.
Friday 22 March vs Colombia [Friendly]
Tuesday 26 March vs Brazil [Friendly]
Nicolas Jackson international schedule
Following heartbreak at the African Cup of Nations as part of an underwhelming Senegal side, Jackson will be hoping fortunes are a little better this time around.
His nation will take part in two friendly fixtures in France
Friday 22 March vs Gabon [Friendly]
Tuesday 26 March vs Benin [Friendly]
Malo Gusto international schedule
Despite not being selected for the France senior side, Gusto does have the chance to take part in warm up games for the upcoming Olympic tournament.
His presence there could put a real spanner in the works as far as his pre-season at Chelsea is concerned.
Friday 22 March vs Ivory Coast [Olympic Warm-Up]
Monday 25 March vs USA [Olympic Warm-Up]
Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke international schedule
The Chelsea duo both scored off the bench to seal the win last time out against Leicester City, and have been rewarded with a call-up to the England U21s.
For Chukwuemeka, it is his first taste at international football at this age range.
Friday 22 March vs Azerbaijan [Under-21 Euro qualifier]
Tuesday 26 March vs Luxembourg [Under-21 Euro qualifier]
Cesare Casadei international schedule
The returning loanee has impressed in the brief minutes he has been given off the bench since coming back to Stamford Bridge.
He will also be in Under-21 qualifying action as part of the Italy side.
Friday 22 March vs Latvia [Under-21 Euro qualifier]
Tuesday 26 March vs Turkey [Under-21 Euro qualifier]
