Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the US resulted in defeat as they have been overwhelmed 2-1 by Actual Madrid in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Enzo Maresca’s aspect confirmed their defensive frailties once more and conceded first after 19 minutes, with Lucas Vazquez guiding the ball into the underside nook by way of a deflection, regardless of Dani Ceballos’ greatest efforts to say it.
Lower than 10 minutes late, Los Blancos had a second. This time Brahim Diaz bought on the top of an excellent cross from Vinicus Jr to spherical Filip Jorgenson and slot dwelling from a good angle.
Noni Madueke did pull a aim again for the Blues along with his head, nevertheless it was not sufficient to forestall a 3rd defeat in 5 matches beneath their new boss.
Right here, Mail Sport’s Kieran Gill has a have a look at the speaking factors from Chelsea’s final match stateside.
Brahim Diaz completed off a beautiful cross from Vinicius Jr in what proved to be the profitable aim
Noni Madueke did head dwelling for Chelsea nevertheless it was not sufficient to forestall one other defeat
The Blues will now head again to the UK after enjoying 5 matches within the US, profitable just one
Chelsea’s excessive line of defense uncovered
Chelsea’s excessive line was consistently uncovered by Actual Madrid’s speedsters. One ball in behind and bang, the Spaniards have been by.
If Manchester Metropolis’s analysts watch this match as a part of their preparations for his or her Premier League opener at Stamford Bridge, they are going to be aware of that.
We noticed final season how Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham struggled each time somebody performed a cross excessive and one suspects that will probably be an issue for Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, too.
Rodrygo (pictured) amongst others bought a whole lot of pleasure by getting in behind the Chelsea excessive line
Maresca’s go-to males
Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku are the one gamers to have began all 5 friendlies for Chelsea in america. That’s fascinating as they’re three gamers who missed loads of the final marketing campaign by damage.
Lavia specifically has impressed on this pre-season as we’ve got seen the 20-year-old develop as a deep playmaker with every efficiency.
Enzo Maresca has began Romeo Lavia (left) in all 5 of his pre-season matches as Blues boss
Have US pitches affected Blues?
Chatting with Moises Caicedo on Monday, Chelsea’s £115million midfielder was frank when discussing the state of the enjoying surfaces in america.
‘It is so dry, the pitches,’ he stated. ‘We all know we’re gamers with superb high quality however generally, it’s not all about you. It’s concerning the pitches.’
Caicedo’s title was lacking from the staff sheet right here so all of us assumed he was being rested, however that turned out to be an error as he was launched within the second half.
In the meantime, Nicolas Jackson has not made a single squad on this pre-season tour however did practice absolutely with the staff on Monday so may face Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge this weekend.
Moises Caicedo moaned concerning the state of the US pitches earlier than the match with Actual Madrid
Vinicius Jr a wonderful instance
Reece James struggled to dwell with Vinicius Junior however there is no such thing as a disgrace in that, given he is among the greatest wingers on this planet.
Vinicius is an ideal instance of what Chelsea need from the starlets they’re signing previous to their 18th birthdays. Vinicius was given time to enhance and now, he’s a licensed celebrity.
Subsequent summer time, Chelsea ought to have Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez with them on their tour.
Vinicus Jr’s improvement exhibits that Chelsea needs to be affected person with quite a few their stars
Switch work nonetheless to do
Chelsea now have work to do within the window.
Not solely with incomings however outgoings as there are gamers of their bloated group whose futures want resolving.
Ben Chilwell didn’t characteristic towards Los Blancos after additionally not getting on versus Man Metropolis
Armando Broja is one other who was snubbed by Maresca and will go away Chelsea this summer time
Ben Chilwell is a kind of given how he hardly featured in america with Maresca admitting he’s uncertain if he can invert.
Armando Broja is one other as he didn’t even make the squad for this match.
