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Chelsea’s pre-season preparations have been plunged into chaos following a devastating double injury blow during their 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim. The Blues saw one of their brightest defensive prospects leave the pitch in tears, leaving manager Xabi Alonso with a major headache ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Frank Lampard and John Terry have opened up on the emotional impact of Jose Mourinho's sudden departure from Chelsea in September 2007. The legendary Stamford Bridge duo revealed that the news left players distraught, shedding light on the profound bond the Portuguese manager built during his first trophy-laden spell in West London.

Chelsea's pre-season Asia tour took a fiery turn as new set-piece coach Austin MacPhee was involved in a heated touchline altercation. The former Aston Villa man had to be physically restrained by manager Xabi Alonso after tempers boiled over during a dramatic 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia.

Chelsea's penultimate pre-season fixture in Malaysia descended into confusion following a dramatic 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim. Fans inside the stadium were left baffled as a mandatory post-match penalty shootout was unexpectedly scrapped, prompting furious touchline exchanges before both squads departed the pitch without resolving the tie.