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Thomas Tuchel has named his first Chelsea starting line-up of pre-season, as the Blues get set to face Mexican side Club America in Las Vegas.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell are named as right and left wing-backs respectively, with Conor Gallagher and Ross Barkley named in central midfield. Thiago Silva captains the side and is flanked in central defence by Trevoh Chalobah and Malang Sarr, with Kepa Arrizabalaga the man between the sticks this evening. The Blues take on the Mexican side at the impressive Allegiant Stadium, ahead of further games against Charlotte FC and Arsenal in Charlotte and Orlando respectively.

Chelsea face Club America in their first pre-season outing and the confirmed team news is in from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Let's see with big names and big personalities how this will work out but we expect an intense match.” “At this moment in pre-season it's also the moment to focus on us and give our players and our situation the full support and the full focus. Chelsea face Club America in their first pre-season outing and the confirmed team news is in from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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In attack, Hakim Ziyech starts on the right of the three and Kai Havertz lines up through the middle. There is a shock start for Kenedy on the right of the frontline. Sterling's £47.5million move from Man City was officially confirmed on Wednesday morning, and he has spent the previous three days undertaking both individual and team training.

Chelsea have finally started to replenish their backline following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

Having a player that believes in youth players coming through could be a good asset in the senior dressing room of such a successful academy system, however. Or if we think it's better to be on loan, then this is the way." He said: "You always need to find the balance between protecting the path for the guys from the academy and for being able to win.

Mason Mount scored a brilliant winner from long range as Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Watch Mount's wonder goal here.

Mason Mount scored a brilliant winner as Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Club America were gifted an equalizer when James played a blind pass back to goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli who reacted too slowly. Watch Mason Mount Score Wonder Goal To Win Chelsea's Las Vegas Friendly With Club America

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. 83rd min.: Goal Chelsea! What a shot by Mason Mount to beat the Club America goalkeeper. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. Timo Werner had given Chelsea a momentary lead on the hour mark, but a Reece James backpass gifted Club America the equalizer. But it's Chelsea that did all the work. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel started an attacking front line of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, and Hakim Ziyech, but they couldn't produce a goal although Ziyech was a catalyst throughout.

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Werner might gain more favour from supporters for his infectious personality and work rate, but his numbers simply have not justified the original price tag Chelsea paid for him in 2020. I’m just going to continue improving, which I feel I have, and showing him why I deserve to be on the field as much as I can." No deal has progressed after the Blues tried to include the forward in a swap deal for Matthijs de Ligt.

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For now though, he is fulfilling a life-long dream of playing in the Premier League. Koulibaly has spent nearly all of his career playing in a back four, but switching to a back three at Chelsea is not something that worries him. More than anything else though, his greatest desire is not to betray the city he loved most. The continent's greatest ever players have spent time in England and Koulibaly will feel this move helps him edge closer to that status. There is also the desire to win trophies. The Senegalese international is the ideal player for the Blues and has all the qualities necessary to star in the Premier League. He made more than 300 appearances in a Napoli shirt and is capable of being Rudiger's successor in west London.

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

— — — Rising academy products Roman Martinez and Emilio Lara are likely to see minutes, and there is also speculation that Henry Martin will be the center forward. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net.

Goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount helped Chelsea begin their pre-season campaign with a 2-1 victory over Mexican giants Club America.

Very few could have envisaged seeing Michy Batshuayi in a Chelsea shirt once again, but he was given a half at the point of the Chelsea attack and had a couple of good chances saved. The first came early and was saved, while the second arrived midway through the half as he connected with an Emerson cross but could only direct the ball over. Another Chelsea player whose long-term future could be in Barcelona, Alonso, eased his way during the 45 minutes in Las Vegas. There were a couple of surges forward, a couple of lighter jogs back. It was James who teed up Timo Werner's opening goal with a customary clever pass into the penalty area after receiving the ball from Jorginho. But minutes later, he played a blind back pass that ended up in his own net. With Chelsea having only signed Kalidou Koulibaly this summer – and the Senegal captain not being ready to feature – it was left to Emerson to slot in on the left of the back three. Barcelona are keen on signing the Blues skipper, and he is understood to be open to a move to the Camp Nou. His 45-minute outing in Las Vegas was pretty much what Chelsea supporters have come to expect over the last decade: nothing flashy, but he got his work done.

Chelsea completed the signing of Napoli's Koulibaly for a reported fee of £34m on Saturday. He comes in as the Blues' second signing of the summer transfer ...

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Chelsea began their pre-season campaign with a victory as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount helped the Blues to a 2-1 win over Club America.

"That's what we believe, and that's what he is here for. The position is a good position for him in the middle of the back three. It was a very good start and a good match for him. It was sometimes on the edge for a friendly game in pre-season, especially for us in our first match. So we are used to it and make the most of it. "If we can, we are always happy to come [to America]. The facilities are good, and the players like to be here in training camps and enjoy their bit of free time. It's almost like a cold shower when you come from the training pitch, and the level is this kind of stadium against this kind of opponent. He can be a big asset for us." It's a brilliant signing, another brilliant signing for us, and we hope that he can show his quality as soon as possible. "I count on the facts they become more experienced and maybe more calm and adapt more and more. We deserved to win, and I'm happy we took it." It's a nice group, and everyone is happy he is with us now."

CHELSEA announced the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly earlier this week.

The Blues secured the signature of Koulibaly from Napoli earlier this week in a deal worth £33million, and Thomas Tuchel looks set to play the Senegal international alongside Kimpembe in his back three. It would be no great surprise if Kimpembe wasn’t the last central defender to arrive at Stamford Bridge either. The club are reportedly edging closer to securing a deal for Presnel Kimpembe.

Chelsea won their pre-season friendly against Club America 2-1 despite scoring an own goal. Sportsmail's Mike Keegan took a look at how each player ...

Guilty of a series of missed chances 5 Batshuayi: Looked a threat but shooting too often wayward. Gallagher: Recalled from loan and with a point to prove. Mason Mount had a quiet game by his own standards until his beauty secured the win Mount: Quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win 7 - Mason Mount was quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win

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Bruno Lage's side have reportedly held 'extensive negotiations' with the Portuguese giants about a move for Nunes. Sporting Lisbon are expecting bids for Matheus Nunes to arrive at 'any moment', according to Portuguese outlet CMjournal. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Wolves. In the meantime, the west Londoners continue to be heavily linked with moves for Jules Kounde and Presnel Kimpembe. Rafael Leao has emerged as a wildcard option for Chelsea in recent days, with Hakim Ziyech facing an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as well as the club's failure to sign Raphinha.

Today was an interesting first look at Chelsea this season, with the Blues winning 2-1 against Mexican club Club América with goals from Timo Werner and ...

- Conor Gallagher was head and shoulders above the players on the pitch today. At least the referee is setting the tune early with a few yellow cards to keep players in check before this takes an unexpectedly ugly turn! Today was an interesting first look at Chelsea this season, with the Blues winning 2-1 against Mexican club Club América with goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount in the second half.

Chelsea defender Reece James scored a bizarre own goal in Saturday's friendly against Club America in Las Vegas but was it more Marcus Bettinelli's fault?

The own goal came shortly after Chelsea had taken the lead though another rather bizarre strike. Reece James would like what happened in Vegas to stay in Vegas but his own goal scored at Allegiant Stadium is a dead cert to go viral. Watch Chelsea Defender Reece James Score Bizarre Own Goal Against Club America

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It shows us that Armando is in the position to impress and become a Chelsea player. "Armando is our player first of all and we have, at the moment, no interest in selling him," he said. Predictably, Tuchel took his pre-season opportunity to observe a host of peripheral stars and the boss made 11 changes at the interval. Chelsea ace Reece James had a moment to forget in a pre-season friendly against Club America on Sunday morning, laying a pass back to third-choice goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli that rolled straight into the net. The same can be said for Armando Broja, who was pictured wearing a protective boot earlier this week after picking up an injury in training. The Blues' winner didn't arrive until the 83rd minute, but fans were rewarded for their patience as Mount curled in a fine effort from the edge of the box.

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He will hope to make his non-competitive debut for Chelsea in the early hours of Thursday, against American outfit Charlotte FC. In his absence, the club needed a reliable replacement and stylistically, Koulibaly makes plenty of sense as he possesses similar qualities to the now Real Madrid star. "So, I think he's a very good signing for the club.

The Blues defender accidentally knocked the ball past his own goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, but the Premier League outfit ultimately recovered to beat Mexican ...

We deserved to win and I'm happy that we took that." Chelsea's opening pre-season friendly almost turned into a nightmare as Reece James scored a comedy own goal following a blind back pass. Watch: Chelsea friendly nightmare as Reece James scores comedy own goal with blind back pass v Club America

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His shot was denied by Jimenez, but the rebound went back to the German striker who rifled in a shot from close range. A minute after Michy Batshuayi's shot went wide, James set up Werner in the box. Mason Mount sealed the victory in the 83rd minute with a sensational right-footed shot from outside the box.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 15: Kalidou Koulibaly poses for a portrait as is unveiled as a Chelsea player on July 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chelsea FC ...

I want to help all the team to be relaxed and to attack good." " I want to be the security of the team. But what will he bring to the team?

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"It was a very good start and a good match for him. He can be a big asset for us." "He made a huge step in his development at Palace and became an England player.

The 22-year-old impressed on loan at Crystal Palace last season, scoring eight goals in the Premier League.

He can be a big asset for us." “It was a very good start and a good match for him. He will bring so much to the team."

Chelsea are currently in direct contact with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal for the defender, according to Fabrizio Romano.

On the other hand, Chelsea are reportedly preparing a bid in the region of €45-50m (£38-42.5m) as the negotiations between the clubs are expected to continue. There are several centre-backs linked with a potential move to Stamford Bridge, but Romano suggests Chelsea are now working on a potential deal for Kimpembe. Fabrizio Romano claims Chelsea are preparing bid worth up to £42.5m for 26-year-old

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel recognised Conor Gallagher for his 'outstanding work rate' after the Blues' pre season clash in Nevada on Sunday.

His stint at Palace proved particularly successful, as he was named the club's player of the season after a series of promising showings. 'It was a very good start and a good match for him,' the manager said after the game. He made a huge step in his development at Palace and became an England player.'

Raheem Sterling was asked to sign a Man City shirt during Chelsea's pre-season tour. He wasn't having any of it.

I can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.” “First and foremost, it’s a pleasure to be here. Was Sterling disrespectful to City? Or did he have every right to refuse to sign the shirt? “No”, Sterling appears to say after taking a look at the City jersey, before continuing to sign Chelsea shirts. He went on to establish himself as one of the greatest players in the club history. Sterling signed for City all the way back in 2015.

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Thiago Silva is a crucial cog to the current side and will likely continue his role at the centre. This has now led Chelsea to pursue PSG centre-half Presnel Kimpembe, with Fabrizio Romano stating that 'direct talks' are now occurring between the two clubs, although Chelsea currently are £10million short of the valuation the French club have placed on the 26-year-old. The arrival of Raheem Sterling will add much-needed quality, explosiveness and experience within the forward line, something the club desperately needed as improvements in both goals and chance creation is a must going into next season.

A superb late strike from midfielder Mason Mount helped Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over America at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday in the first ...

Mount netted the winner seven minutes from time with a magnificent curling strike from the edge of the 18-yard box, ensuring a successful start to the club's tour of the U.S. A superb late strike from midfielder Mason Mount helped Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over America at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday in the first game of their preseason tour of the United States. Werner opened the scoring on 55 minutes with a rebound after he saw his initial effort blocked, but a disastrous backpass from Reece James resulted in an own goal shortly after, levelling the scores.

Barcelona are under pressure in their pursuit of Sevilla star Jules Kounde as Chelsea restart talks for the defender, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea’s pursuit of Kounde is rather interesting because the player reportedly agreed personal terms with the player a year ago but failed to reach an agreement with Sevilla over transfer fees. It remains unclear whether Chelsea are prepared to pay the asking price, although, given the competition, Sevilla are clearly in a favourable negotiation position. Barcelona are under pressure in their pursuit of Sevilla star Jules Kounde as Chelsea restart talks for the defender, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea are looking to add Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to their squad this summer following the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly.

The Blues have not ‘walked away’ from a deal for Kounde at any point in the transfer window, but are said to be reluctant to pay close to his release clause of £69 million this summer. However, negotiations have failed with Sevilla in the past due to their high valuation of the 23-year-old, with it remaining to be seen as to whether a deal can be struck this summer. Chelsea are looking to add Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to their squad this summer following the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly, with the latest developments being reported.

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There's evidence in progression for the forward but will it be enough to hold down the fort for Chelsea next season? The German has often received a lot of backlash in his Chelsea career. Tuchel and the Chelsea team had their first pre-season game of the summer in the early hours of Sunday morning, facing Club America and left with a 2-1 victory. The 29-year-old's heart was set on a return to Inter Milan leaving Chelsea a striker short for the upcoming season. Werner was amongst the squad as was the forgotten man, Michy Batshuayi. Batshuayi and Havertz had the joy of playing upfront for the Blues but were unsuccessful in making inroads on the scoreboard. Thomas Tuchel has set the record straight and has outlined his priorities for the rest of the transfer window.

Chelsea vs Club America: The Blues beat the Liga MX giants 2-1 in Las Vegas on Saturday, with Timo Werner and Mason Mount scoring goals early and late in ...

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel suggested that the new signing will allow him to be more flexible in choosing formations next season.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel suggested that Kalidou Koulibaly’s arrival will allow him to be more flexible in choosing formations next season. Having more options tactically would help Chelsea deal with such situations, and Tuchel seemed to believe Koulibaly could prove important if Chelsea were to play a back four. Tuchel suggests new Chelsea signing will allow him to play different formations

Edouard Mendy has expressed how happy he is that his international teammate Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Chelsea.

"He is a guy who likes the responsibility, but also he can joke with everyone, so we need this kind of person. - Report: Chelsea Decide Against The Signing Of Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo "Every year we had this - the link with Chelsea and Kalidou in the media - and this year it happens so I am happy."