Chelsea vs Celta LIVE!
Chelsea continue their life under Enzo Maresca when they take on Celtic in Indiana on the next leg of their American tour tonight. The Blues got off to a rather disappointing start this week with a 2-2 draw in California against third-division rival Wrexham, not much can be learned from pre-season matches, especially so early. summer.
Still, some of Mauricio Pochettino’s struggles playing out from the back were evident in Maresca’s first game in charge, with errors leading to either of Wrexham’s goals. The Italian is proud of elements of his team’s performance, but few would doubt that massive innovations can, and will now be made.
Meanwhile, reigning Scottish champions Celtic beat Manchester City 4-3 in midweek after beating D. C. United 4-0 to start their excursion in emphatic fashion. Although there is a huge difference in resources, Brendan Rodgers’ team is much further along in their arrangements and will provide severe control as they prepare for their season opener next week. Follow Chelsea vs Celtic with Standard Sport live below!
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He was then full-time in Indiana, and Chelsea were beaten by a clever Celtic team. What Maresca is most concerned about will be that it was a strong Blues lineup, adding many players who will use this term. They just weren’t in the races.
Nkunku approaches the plate and throws a big kick into the left corner, sending the goalie in the opposite direction. 4-1 now, but Celtic are out of sight.
Potentially a comfortable possibility here, as Donovan attacks Sterling in the box. Pen.
Celtic are fully running in the final stages, and Chelsea are struggling to play smoothly or through their press.
Tyrique George and Lucas Bergstrom update Les Bleus, while Sánchez and Guiu give way.
Chelsea are suffering a big defeat here. Palma sends Johnston and gets under Sanchez for 4-0. Embarrassing for the Blues component.
Well, now they’re in dreamland. Celtic had 3 unanswered, and it was Honduran Luis Palma who scored the third after a calamitous defensive confusion.
Maresca is very deficient at the back.
It was only Marc Guiu’s second appearance since arriving at Chelsea from Barcelona in the summer, but he behaved well and showed flashes of raw ability in this game, just as he did against Wrexham on Thursday.
Missed opportunity for Chelsea. Sterling runs loose on the left and only has to square for Madueke to head in, but the former Englishman beats the pass and Madueke cannot achieve it. Poor.
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