Joao Neves News: Starting to face Chelsea

Published on March 11, 2026

Neves (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Chelsea.

Neves was back in training and already deemed fit, as he is now immediately in the starting XI Wednesday. The young midfielder remains a top option in the middle for the club when fit, notching one goal and one assist in eight UCL appearances (seven starts) this season.