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Chelsea v Juventus - Pre-Season Friendly

Alonso explains Palmer and Colwill absences

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has reassured supporters regarding the fitness of Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill after both players missed the pre-season friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong. The Blues suffered a narrow defeat on Wednesday, but Alonso confirmed the absences were merely precautionary measures following minor contact injuries sustained earlier in the tour.

Chelsea FC v Tottenham: Sydney Super Cup

Chelsea closing in on £16.3m deal for Rayo Vallecano defender

Chelsea are on the verge of completing a £16.3 million move for Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria as the Blues continue their busy summer recruitment drive. The 28-year-old left-back is expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge to provide vital competition and cover following a high-profile departure from the defensive unit.

Why Palmer & Colwill are missing from Chelsea squad against Juve

Chelsea fans in Hong Kong have been left frustrated after star duo Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were notable absentees from the squad to face Juventus. Both players have been integral to the Blues' pre-season preparations under new manager Xabi Alonso, but they will play no part in the high-profile friendly at the Kai Tak Stadium.

'Anything can happen' - Maresca transfer hints as Neto links intensify

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has admitted that the club still has significant work to do in the transfer market following a summer of high-profile departures at the Etihad Stadium. While the Etihad giants have already made waves with a club-record signing, the Italian tactician is keeping the door wide open for further reinforcements amid links to Chelsea winger Pedro Neto.

Spurs prepare £125m combined swoop for two Premier League star

Tottenham are preparing an ambitious £125 million double swoop for Man City winger Savinho and Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Having already re-tooled their defence and midfield, Spurs are now targeting a major attacking overhaul ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Chelsea fans stunned as ticket transfer punished like sexual misconduct

Chelsea have sparked a significant debate among their fan base after the club's official sanctions policy revealed that unauthorised ticket transferring and sexual misconduct carry the same penalty. Supporters found guilty of either offence face a 12-month ban from Stamford Bridge and the immediate loss of their season card.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Teplice	2	2	0	0	4	1	3	6	W W
4	Mlada Boleslav	2	1	1	0	6	4	2	4	D W
5	FC Zbrojovka Brno	2	1	1	0	4	2	2	4	D W
6	Hradec Kralove	2	1	1	0	2	1	1	4	D W
7	Slovan Liberec	2	1	0	1	3	2	1	3	L W