Chelsea vs Dortmund: Pre-season pleasant – LIVE!
Chelsea end their pre-season marketing campaign with a pleasant in opposition to Borussia Dortmund in Chicago tonight. Mauricio Pochettino has already lifted his first trophy as Blues boss after his facet triumphed within the inaugural Premier League Summer Series, elevating hope {that a} huge bounce-back season is to return at Stamford Bridge.
Clearly, Pochettino will likely be eager for supporters to not get too carried away at this early stage. There is little doubt that his facet stay a piece in progress, significantly with their high switch goal in Moises Caicedo but to be signed. Still, the likes of latest signings Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have regarded spectacular in pre-season after their summer season strikes.
Dortmund are possible to offer a stern check for Chelsea tonight. They might have misplaced Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid however managed to beat Manchester United earlier this week, proving there’s life after the England worldwide. Follow Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund dwell under, with knowledgeable evaluation from Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella at Soldier Field!
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Nizaar Kinsella at Soldier Field
Ed Sheeran did a live performance at Soldier Field over the weekend with the viewers allowed on the pitch. It exhibits because it appears to be like in poor situation for Chelsea versus Dortmund. The gamers are taking a great have a look at what they’re about to expire on as employees water the grass with a hose slightly than a sprinkler system.
Crystal Palace admit Michael Olise concern as golf equipment circle round Chelsea and Man City goal
Roy Hodgson admits that Crystal Palace face a “fight” to maintain Michael Olise on the membership this summer season.
The Frenchman has been linked with strikes to Chelsea and Manchester City, whereas Paris Saint-Germain have thought-about a transfer after the departure of Lionel Messi.
Arsenal have beforehand held an curiosity within the 21-year-old, who moved to Palace from Reading in the summertime of 2021.
Chelsea goal Robert Sanchez switch to offer Kepa Arrizabalaga competitors
Chelsea have made Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez their major goal to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The 25-year-old is being lined up this summer season as somebody able to both turning into Mauricio Pochettino’s new No1 or else pushing present first-choice Kepa to enhance his efficiency degree.
Sanchez has the advice of Ben Roberts, who was Chelsea’s goalkeeper coach beneath former boss Graham Potter final season however is now in a wider administration position in goalkeeping at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea discover new midfield pair as Thiago Silva sends switch message in Fulham win
Mauricio Pochettino experimented with Christopher Nkunku in a unique position and bloodied a brand new midfield partnership as Chelsea gained the Premier League Summer Series.
The Blues have been glorious all through pre-season beneath their new supervisor, and secured silverware on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Fulham in Washington DC.
Nkunku and Thiago Silva’s first-half objectives beat Marco Silva’s facet, who had been poor throughout the total 90 minutes within the United States capital.
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Mauricio Pochettino to evaluate new Chelsea signing Lesley Ugochukwu earlier than mortgage choice
Chelsea have accomplished the signing of Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes for £23.2million.
The promising French midfielder, 19, has put pen to paper on a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge that features the choice for an extra 12 months past that, becoming a member of up with Mauricio Pochettino’s squad on their pre-season tour of the USA, which concludes with a last pleasant in opposition to Borussia Dortmund in Chicago on Wednesday night time.
“We’re delighted Lesley is joining Chelsea. He is an impressive young player who has already made his mark in Ligue 1,” stated Chelsea’s co-sporting administrators Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley.
Trevoh Chalobah prepared to depart Chelsea after definitive snub with price ticket set
Trevoh Chalobah is able to go away Chelsea after the membership agreed a £38.6million deal to signal Monaco defender Axel Disasi, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Chalobah has performed a key position beneath Mauricio Pochettino thus far in pre-season however believes his alternatives will likely be restricted subsequent season.
Thiago Silva, Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile are already forward of him and he desires to play extra common soccer as he targets a spot within the England squad forward of Euro 2024 subsequent summer season.
Chelsea have set an asking value of £45million for Chalobah.
Chelsea supplied Dusan Vlahovic as Robert Sanchez switch talks start
Chelsea have been supplied Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in change for Romelu Lukaku and a switch payment, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Blues has spent round £85million on each Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku already this summer season, with the pair performing nicely in pre-season, however Mauricio Pochettino didn’t rule out a 3rd attacking addition when requested on Sunday.
Lukaku doesn’t have a future at Stamford Bridge and favours a transfer to Juve, who’re able to signal the Belgian however Chelsea are hesitant over a deal which additionally requires them to pay a major payment.
Chelsea goal Moises Caicedo ‘tells fans he wants transfer’ at Brighton awards night time
Chelsea goal Moises Caicedo has reportedly advised Brighton followers of his want to depart the membership this summer season, on an evening the place he gained two Player of the Season awards.
Caicedo is Chelsea’s precedence switch goal this summer season, however extracting him from the Seagulls’ clutches has proved tougher than anticipated with three bids thus far rejected and the third totaling £80million.
Brighton don’t have any want to promote one in every of their most precious property, who remains to be solely 21 years outdated and has 4 years remaining on his contract. The membership values Caicedo at £100m.
But Caicedo, who has made no secret in latest weeks of his admiration for Chelsea, reportedly advised visitors at Tuesday night time’s awards ceremony that he needs to depart the membership, although didn’t title the Blues.
Levi Colwill reveals Mauricio Pochettino assurances after signing new Chelsea contract
Levi Colwill is unquestionably staying at Chelsea, having formally now signed a brand new long-term contract on the membership.
The centre-back, 20, has put pen to paper on a recent and improved six-year deal in west London that runs till the summer season of 2029 and consists of the choice for an extra 12 months past that.
Wednesday’s announcement definitively ends any remaining uncertainty over Colwill’s Chelsea future, with Brighton having pursued a everlasting deal for the defender this summer season after he shone throughout a season-long mortgage on the Amex Stadium final season.
Nizaar Kinsella at Soldier Field
It’s an attractive day in Chicago as Chelsea face Dortmund at Soldier Field. This is Mauricio Pochettino’s final official pre-season sport earlier than he faces Liverpool at Stamford Bridge to start the Premier League in 10 days. Will we see a stronger XI or one resembling the one that may play on August 13? Quite presumably.