5 Chelsea players who were not assigned squad numbers for the 2022-23 season × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 Listicle 5 Chelsea players who were not assigned squad numbers for the 2022-23 season By Xavier Okere Modified 06 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Blly Gilmour is one of five senoir players who were not given a squad number Chelsea will kick off their 2022-23 Premier League campaign on Saturday (August 6) when they travel to Merseyside to face Everton. Thomas Tuchel's side will be hoping to begin their season on a high with a victory over the Toffees. The Blues have signed Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella, and 18-year-old Carney Chukwumeka this summer. The London club have also released their official squad numbers ahead of the new season. Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCYour squad numbers for 2022/23 are confirmed! Shirts available in-store and online from tomorrow...106521329Your squad numbers for 2022/23 are confirmed! Shirts available in-store and online from tomorrow... Sterling has been handed the No.17 jersey, Koulibaly will wear No. 26, Cucurella No. 32, while Chukwuemeka will don jersey No. 30. Returning players Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja have also been assigned No. 23 and No. 18, respectively. However, a few Chelsea players were not given squad numbers. It is safe to say that these players are not a part of Tuchel's plans for the season at the moment. They might either be sold or sent out on loan before the summer transfer window shuts. On that note, let's take a look at the five Chelsea players who were not given squad numbers ahead of the 2022-23 season. #5 Billy Gilmour Chelsea FC v FC Krasnodar: Group E - UEFA Champions League Academy graduate Billy Gilmour was not assigned a squad number for the new season. The 21-year-old returned to Stamford Bridge this summer after spending the previous season on loan at Norwich City. He provided one assist in 24 league appearances for the Canaries, who were relegated after finishing last. Despite his reputation as one of the best talents to have emerged from the Blues' academy, Gilmour has not impressed Tuchel enough to earn a place in his team. As it stands, he could be sent out on another loan stint. Gilmour has been linked with a move to Everton (via Sports Illustrated) where he will reunite with former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, who handed him his professional debut in 2019. #4 Ethan Ampadu Chelsea v Club América - Preseason Friendly Welsh midfielder Ethan Ampadu is yet to cement his place in Chelsea's first team since joining the club from Exeter City in 2017. Ampadu spent the 2021-22 season on loan at Serie A side Venezia. He has previously spent time on loan at at RB Leipzig and Sheffield United. With Conor Gallagher acting as N'Golo Kante's back-up, it is clear that there is no place in the team for Ampadu. Another spell in Serie A could be on the table for the 21-year-old as Spezia are reportedly looking to acquire his services (via SB Nation). #3 Kenedy Chelsea FC v Charlotte FC - Pre-Season Friendly Kennedy was recalled from his loan spell with Brazilian side Flamengo in January to provide cover at the left-back position following Ben Chilwell's ACL injury. However, the Brazilian was rarely used by Tuchel. He managed just three appearances across competitions in the second half of the 2021-22 season, amassing a total of 130 minutes. The 26-year-old featured in the Blues' pre-season campaign but evidently did not impress the manager. Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCReady for business! ?#CucurellaIsChelsea406006096Ready for business! ?#CucurellaIsChelsea https://t.co/14lX9dyHCG With the London giants securing Cucurella's services from Brighton & Hove Albion, Kenedy will further fall down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. #2 Ross Barkley Chelsea v Club América - Preseason Friendly Ross Barkley was largely a squad player for the Blues last season, managing just 14 appearances across competitions, scoring one goal. Barkley wore the No.18 jersey in the 2021-22 campaign, but this number has now been assigned to Armando Broja. This gesture sends a clear message about Barkley's future at the club. He has just one year left on his contract and the Blues will be looking to cash in on him this summer. #1 Michy Batshuayi Chelsea FC v Charlotte FC - Pre-Season Friendly The Blues are still looking for a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who joined Inter Milan on a season-long loan deal this summer. But they will not bank on Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi. Despite participating actively in pre-season games, he has been overlooked by the manager for the upcoming campaign. Batshuayi spent last season on loan at Turkish outfit Besiktas and could leave on another loan deal this summer. Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing the 28-year-old (via the Daily Mail) on loan. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Samya Majumdar × Feedback Thank You! 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