Chelsea To Face London Rivals In Preseason Schedule

Chelsea preseason has kicked off and a number of players have reported for training ahead of the new season.

Chelsea attacking trio, Tammy Abraham, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Tino Anjorin were all spotted in the Blues training ground for the preseason training in London. 

The training was carried out at the Surrey training facility on Friday with only a few players in attendance. Blues Left-back Marcos Alonso is one of the players expected to join the few players who reported.

Jorginho, Emerson Palmeiri, Mason MountReece James and Ben Chilwell will report for training at a later date since they featured for their country at the EURO 2020 final.

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Chelsea had the most players from a club (five) representing their country when Italy defeated England in the European championship final on July 11th.

Veteran defender Thiago Silva was also on international duty with Brazil but they lost to Argentina in the Copa America final. He is also expected back in training at a later date. 

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel was amongst those spotted at the training ground. He was seen with his staff at the training session giving few instructions to the players.

The German tactician will be eager to kick start the club’s preseason activities in order to prepare his team for the campaign ahead.

Chelsea is expected to play London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham in preseason friendlies before flying to Belfast for the UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal on August 11.

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