Geovany Quenda
SCP
RW (LW)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Apr 30, 2007 (19)
Left
5'8"
150 lb
ChelseaMakes first start vs. Juventus
Quenda makes his first start for Chelsea in Wednesday's friendly against Juventus, the club announced.
Analysis: Quenda's pace, dribbling ability and end product from wide positions have made him one of the club's most exciting young signings, and this start gives him a real opportunity to show what he can offer amid stiff competition for wing spots. He had missed the Australian leg of the club's preseason tour with a minor injury after impressing coach Xabi Alonso in the opening friendlies. His role, whether as a winger in a back four or a wing back in a back three, will likely hinge on which system Alonso settles on for the new season. Quenda is expected to continue building toward a regular role as preseason progresses.
Rejoins squad in Hong Kong
Quenda has joined Chelsea's squad in Hong Kong, the club announced.
Analysis: Quenda had picked up a minor injury during last month's preseason win over Bromley after impressing coach Xabi Alonso in the club's opening friendlies, an issue that kept him out of the Australian leg of the tour. His arrival in Hong Kong marks his first involvement with the squad since that setback. His role, whether as a winger in a back four or a wing back in a back three, will likely hinge on which system Alonso settles on for the new season. Quenda is expected to build toward full involvement as the tour continues.
Set to join squad in Asia
Quenda is expected to join Chelsea's squad in Asia after picking up a minor injury on Thursday, according to Football London.
Analysis: Quenda impressed new coach Xabi Alonso during preseason wins over Crawley Town and Bromley before picking up the issue in the latter match. The winger will miss the Australian leg of the tour but is set to fly out to link up with the squad in either Hong Kong, Malaysia or Indonesia. He arrived at Cobham earlier in the summer after Chelsea reached a pre-agreement with Sporting CP in March 2025. Quenda is expected to build toward full involvement once he rejoins the group.
Out with minor injury
Quenda (undisclosed) picked up a small injury and was left at home from Chelsea's preseason tour party as a result, according to Kieran Gill.
Analysis: Quenda's absence stems from a minor fitness issue that ruled him out of travel, with no further details on the specific nature of the injury disclosed at this stage. His omission from the traveling squad is notable given his standing in the group. Further clarity on his situation is expected to come from the club in the coming days. Quenda is expected to be monitored as preseason continues.
Officially joins Chelsea
Quenda is officially joining Chelsea this summer from Sporting and is already training during the pre-season under new coach Xabi Alonso, according to The Chelsea Chronicle.
Analysis: Quenda scored nine goals and provided 17 assists in 86 senior appearances for Sporting, having made his professional debut for the club in August 2024, and has signed a seven year contract at Stamford Bridge last summer. He is expected to compete with Estevao, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho for a starting spot in Chelsea's attack next season, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a deep and talented group of wide options to choose from. The Portugal U21 international projects as a long term investment for the club, and his adaptation to the Premier League will be one of the more closely watched storylines of the upcoming season.
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