Chelsea 2019 season: Premier League fixtures, dates & transfers

Chelsea kicked off their pre-season preparations in Ireland this summer before jetting off to Asia for a number of dates in Japan.

The Blues spent pre-season in Australia last summer and will now head to the other side of the world once again, with a flagship exhibition match against the Spanish champions the focal point of their tour.

Frank Lampard has been appointed as Maurizio Sarri's successor and will hope to hit the ground running on his return to the club.

Here is your complete guide to Chelsea's 2019-20 pre-season and Premier League fixtures, with dates, venues and all you need to know about their summer preparations.

Chelsea pre-season fixtures

Chelsea's pre-season campaign began in earnest on July 10 when they faced League of Ireland side Bohemians in Dublin.

They remained in Dublin for their second warm-up friendly, which took place three days later against St Patrick's Athletic.

After that, they headed to Japan, where they faced off against Kawasaki Frontale.

The Blues remained in Japan to lock horns with Lionel Messi and Co. when they played Barcelona four days later.

A return to Europe followed at the end of the month with games against Reading at the Madejski Stadium and Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, before they finalise preparations against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Chelsea 2019-20 transfer activity

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Chelsea players have had to deal with losing talisman Eden Hazard, who left for Real Madrid in early June . The Belgium international had previously hinted that the move was all set save for final negotiations, admitting that a return to the Champions League was not enough to convince him to stay in West London – and departed for a fee of €100 million (£88m/$112m).

Defender Gary Cahill also confirmed he would be leaving the club this summer on a free transfer, and was given a farewell in his last home game of the season against Leicester.

The Blues are severely restricted by sanctions that have been imposed on them by FIFA, but they did manage to complete the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid after the midfielder spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2019-20 Premier League fixtures

Chelsea have been handed a tough start to the Premier League season with an away clash against Manchester United on August 11 getting things under way.

The Blues follow that with a home game against Leicester City.

Despite the tough start, games against recently promoted Norwich City and Sheffield United follow, with Wolves completing the first five gameweeks.

Click here to see the full fixture list.

Chelsea 2019-20 squad numbers