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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.

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.

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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Conor Gallagher has lauded Chelsea for signing Raheem Sterling this summer and hopes his experience will help the squad lift more silverware.

He told the official Chelsea website: "He’s a top player. "I’m very excited to have him here. He concluded: "The signing of Raheem shows what we're capable of doing, it shows the ambition of the club and the ownership and it's good because we're all here to win and compete. "We love to compete and we love the challenge at the very top. The Chelsea head coach added: "We will see what happens but it is pretty obvious what he delivers and that's exactly what you see on the pitch. “For Raheem, we have not decided the line up but he did not train every minute with the team so it is not very likely that he will play."

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea completed the signing of center back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli on Saturday.

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly described Koulibaly as “one of the world’s elite defenders... “Chelsea came first to get me in 2016 but we didn’t make it,” Koulibaly said. Koulibaly will play in front of Senegal teammate and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Koulibaly is Senegal’s captain and this year led the team to its first African Cup title.

Thomas Tuchel has said Chelsea have “no interest” in selling Armando Broja after The Athletic reported on Friday that West Ham United had made a £30million.

He got injured and there's a delay for him which is never nice because a young player should normally make an impression from the first minute in pre-season.” It shows us that he is in the position to impress and become a Chelsea player. Tuchel said: “Armando is our player first of all and we have, at the moment, no interest in selling him.

Koulibaly will play in front of Senegal teammate and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Koulibaly is Senegal's captain and this year led the team to its first African ...

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly described Koulibaly as “one of the world’s elite defenders... "Chelsea came first to get me in 2016 but we didn’t make it," Koulibaly said. A great leader and an exemplary team player, Kalidou brings a wealth of experience and attributes that will benefit our squad and the club as a whole.”

The 27-year-old has sealed a £50million move to become the first major signing of Todd Boehly's era as Chelsea owner. It sees him leave Manchester City ...

Despite that result in 2021, Chelsea themselves acknowledge there is a gap to bridge between City and Liverpool if they are to consider themselves a proper force. And Sterling still has plenty to achieve in his career, too. One thing Tuchel will look to Sterling for is to lead by example with his work rate - something the attacker cannot be critcised for. Speaking back in February, after a 3-1 Champions League win over Lille, where Havertz opened the scoring, Tuchel said: 'I am very pleased for Kai. He really steps up. While last season he provided just five assists, he is already 25th on the Premier League's all-time list of assist providers with an overall tally of 56. So how will that work for Sterling? Well, occupying either flank and coming inside to attack the space Havertz creates will be something he relishes.

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.

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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 registered a routine 2-1 win over Club America in an entertaining pre-season curtain raiser at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday morning.

Still, his strikers’ instinct and hunger cannot be faulted - even if his lacklustre finishing can. It was the American hero’s homecoming but he was unable to be Chelsea’s hero on the night. In that regard he demonstrated cool composure to convert in spite of his first attempt being well saved. Must bear the brunt of the blame for that error, although these are the wrinkles to be ironed out now rather than later when there are points and prizes on the line. Could have had a goal contribution on another day, going close with a volley and putting in a good ball for Christian Pulisic. Returning from a decent loan spell with now Serie B outfit Venezia, the Welshman showed visibly great leadership in shepherding the defensive unit and his passing was on point. Not really called into meaningful action by the opposition but came undone when one of his own colleagues tried to find him on hand for a pass. Just the sight of him being back on the pitch after his campaign was curtailed by a nasty long-term injury will be a welcome sight for Chelsea fans and Thomas Tuchel alike. While he never realistically threatened to steal the show in Las Vegas, he nonetheless kept it neat and tidy enough in possession with a good range of pass. A perfectly competent defensive display from the perhaps unfairly maligned Frenchman, save for a couple of lapses in communication with his partner on the left flank. Reportedly not without his suitors going into a new season in which he will have ambitions to evolve beyond a bit-part cup goalkeeper. The lead lasted all of five minutes however following an inexplicable own goal from Reece James. It seemed like the spoils were to be shared before Mason Mount pulled a long-range drive from out of the top drawer in the 82nd minute.

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

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.

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

Here are five things Absolute Chelsea have learnt from the Blues' win against Club America, in which Timo Werner and Mason Mount both netted.

Tuchel has already admitted that he intends to keep Conor and give the youngster a chance to shine. Give it another week or so and players will be raring to go. The first half rarely got going as players just tried to regain full fitness. Chelsea started the second half on the front foot, with Timo Werner scoring from Reece James’ cross. Chilwell’s situation was the same as the majority of the team, it was a case of getting back to full fitness and getting the feel of playing football again, and it will be intriguing to see how the Englishman performs this season after so much time spent on the sidelines. With the Premier League a few weeks away, for Chelsea, it’s a chance for players to get a feel of a game situation again and build themselves up for regular action.

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“On the pitch I don’t really need to talk too much about what he does. “I remember he had a good game in the Champions League final. He will bring good energy. He never stops and is always trying to run in behind and stuff. He looks small but you don’t realise how strong he is. “He can be quiet and he can be loud as well but he’s great to be around and a top guy off the pitch.

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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.

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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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.

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Koulibaly added: "When I spoke to my good friends Edou and Jorginho they made my choice easier so I'm really happy to be with you today." "Now when they came to me I accepted it because they really wanted me to come to the Premier League to play for them." Kalidou Koulibaly Joins Chelsea Six Years After They First Tried To Sign Him

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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A potential back three consisting of Koulibaly, Thiago Silva and Kimpembe would be one that provides great security in front of keeper Edouard Mendy. Kimpembe provides great quality on the ball, capable of spreading the ball with inch-perfect long passes as well as being able to break lines of opposition structure when under severe pressure. Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leaving on free transfers meant that the backline needed to be strengthened with serious quality and the club have already started their rebuild by bringing in Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly on a four-year deal.

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

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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.

It comes as no surprise that Chelsea are looking to sign a new defender this summer, given the lack of options currently available to Thomas Tuchel.

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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.

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.

Chelsea are in 'direct talks' with PSG over the potential signing of Presnel Kimpembe and should they acquire the 26-year-old, Thomas Tuchel would have the ...

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.

Thomas Tuchel is hoping new signing Kalidou Koulibaly can match the longevity of Thiago Silva following a £34 million move to Chelsea.

Fabrizio Romano is all over the Chelsea links with Presnel Kimpembe, and today he's got an update on the kind of prices that PSG will demand.

We’ve done well to get Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly out to the US, if we can Kimpembe signed up and with the group by the end of this month that would be real progress. Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are in direct talks for Presnel Kimpembé deal. The Parisians are hoping for a €60-65m fee apparently, which seems unrealistic.

Chelsea have had their hands full this summer with their attempts to close various important deals with players all across Europe, and now they have to ...

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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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"It's nice he takes the challenge right now and we have Thiago Silva, who is even older and super experienced and still at the peak of his game. However, it remains to be seen if Chelsea will be willing to meet those demands given they could also end up paying big money for Kounde, whose release clause reportedly stands at £69m. Chelsea are long-term admirers of Kounde, who was linked with a megabucks move to Stamford Bridge last summer.

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."

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"Everybody is wishing to have the complete team in pre-season but this almost never happens. From our point of view, he’s a perfect addition to the group." Kounde has been linked with a move to west London for the last three transfer windows. Chelsea only completed a deal for Koulibaly on Friday. But Chelsea are set to get their own back by securing Kounde. Barca are also interested in Kounde but Chelsea look set to get their man.

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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.'

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."