Chelsea Officially Announces Shirt Numbers For Players, Jackson Choice Of Number Excite Fans

Chelsea has officially released squad numbers. Those who are anticipating to exit the club have not been assigned any shirt number. Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech for this case are poised to leave Chelsea permanently hence won’t be given any shirt consideration.

Lewis Hall will be heading to a loan and will retain his favorite number 66. Angelo Gabriel who just signed up and will be heading on loan won’t be assigned any shirt too.

Kepa Arizabalaga will retain his number 1 shirt. Robert Sanchez claimed number 23 while Betinelli will wear number 13. Number ten will be inherited from Pulisic as Mudryk will advance to wear it. Madueke will wear the famous 11 as Levi Colwill claims legendary number 26.

Cucurella will fit into the shoes of Alonso at number 3 while James maintains his 24. Enzo Fernandez shifted from 5 to number 8 while Santos claimed number 20. Armando Broja will wear Diego Costa’s 19 previously won by Mount.

Number 4 and 9 remain vacant. Chelsea fans are aware of the speculation going rounds in the internet that Jackson chosing 15 instead of 9 is to evade the ‘curse’. No striker past Diego Costa has performed after wearing that shirt number. Jackson, who has impressed with his pre-season display won’t be delayed by the number.

Number 4 has remained vacant as imminent deal for Caicedo edges closer. It is thought that the Ecuadorian will be impressed with the number which was once won by Cesc Fabregas. As the deal remain pending, Chelsea fans remain hopeful to be sealed and Caicedo to wear the number 4 shirt.