Chelsea end their pre-season campaign with a friendly against Borussia Dortmund in chicago tonight. Mauricio Pochettino He has already lifted his first trophy as Blues boss after his team triumphed in the Premier League’s opening summer series, raising hopes that a great comeback season is ahead at Stamford Bridge.
Clearly, Pochettino will be interested in the fans not getting too carried away at this early stage. There is no doubt that his team remains a work in progress, particularly with his main transfer target in Moises Caicedo yet to be signed. Still, players like new signings Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have looked impressive in preseason after their summer moves.
Dortmund is likely to provide a severe test for Chelsea tonight. They may have lost Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid, but they managed to beat Manchester United earlier this week, proving there is life after the England international. Follow Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund live below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella at Soldier Field!
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Nicear Kinsella at Soldier Field
Levi Colwill is playing very well after his contract renewal. Some brilliant fenders and forwards combined with a great layout.
Chelsea vs. Borussia Dortmund: Christopher Nkunku sent off
22 minutes: Nkunku doesn’t appear to have recovered from his earlier penalty claim as Mudryk replaces him.
The field claims its first victim…
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: First water break
21 minutes: First water break in the game, just as Dortmund is starting to grow.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: Nicolas Jackson a real handful
16 minutes: The ease with which the striker carries the ball from deep is really something.
He looks like a real handful for any opposing defense.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: Colwill misses a great opportunity
11 minutes: Chilwell’s corner is bowled in by Silva and finds Colwill running at the far post.
The defender, however, cannot prevent his volley from close range.
Nicear Kinsella at Soldier Field
The court is really bad. The ball swings and makes the game even worse.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: First signs of Chelsea attack
08 minutes: Nknuku throws a great ball for Fernández, who cannot reach it.
The Blues keep the ball alive and Jackson feeds the Frenchman, who turns inside and is perhaps unlucky not to receive a penalty. Chukwuemeka then shoots directly at the ‘guardian’.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: The pitch is a real concern
04 minutes: He seems prepared to cause problems for both teams.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: Early injury concerns
Minutes 02: James falls after a tackle, but seems to be fine to continue.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: Scrappy in the early stages
01 minutes: Dortmund sees the ball a lot, but Chelsea do well to win the ball back.
The pitch is absolutely terrible.
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