- Chelsea earned a draw in opposition to Inter because of Lesley Ugochukwu’s late strike
- The Blues suffered three defeats in six pre-season friendlies, profitable only one
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Chelsea rounded off their dismal pre-season with a 1-1 draw in opposition to Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca’s males ready for the upcoming marketing campaign with three defeats in six matches as Lesley Ugochukwu’s late strike spared their blushes on Sunday.
The Italian boss fielded a powerful aspect in opposition to the Serie A Champions forward of subsequent weekend’s Premier League opener.
Cole Palmer, who was given an prolonged break after reaching the Euro 2024 closing with England, was given his first pre-season minutes alongside Marc Cucurella and Nicholas Jackson.
The west London membership nonetheless discovered themselves trailing after 26 minutes via Marcus Thuram’s strike from the sting of the field.
Chelsea completed their pre-season with only one win below new boss Enzo Maresca
The Blues have been held to attract by Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge forward of subsequent week’s opener
Marcus Thuram’s strike from the sting of the field gave the Italians the lead inside 26 minutes
Lesley Ugochukwu spared Chelsea’s blushes with a robust strike within the dying moments
Chelsea dominated possession and makes an attempt at aim however lacked clear reduce possibilities in opposition to the Serie A giants.
On the break, dwelling supporters have been launched to the most recent signing Pedro Neto, whose £54million transfer from Wolves was confirmed moments earlier.
Christopher Nkunku pressured a save from Yan Sommer within the second-half whereas Levi Colwill struck the submit.
The Blues earned a draw within the dying moments because of a robust striker by Ugochukwu’s after Inter had did not clear their strains from a nook.
Sunday’s draw ensured Maresca’s aspect gained simply as soon as in pre-season, with 3-0 victory coming in opposition to Mexican aspect Membership America.
Chelsea misplaced in opposition to Actual Madrid, Manchester Metropolis and Celtic throughout their tour of the US and drew with League One Wrexham.
The Blues will search to place their poor pre-season outcomes to a aspect once they host champions Manchester Metropolis of their first Premier League match of the season subsequent Sunday.
