Chelsea concluded their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge. The match saw Lesley Ugochukwu scoring a late goal to equalise after Marcus Thuram had put Inter ahead with a stunning strike in the first half.
One of the standout performers for Chelsea was young striker Marc Guiu, who showcased his talent in a lone striker role. Guiu has been in impressive form throughout the pre-season tour in the United States. He was substituted early in the second half as manager Enzo Maresca made several changes to the team.
The crowd at Stamford Bridge was introduced to new signing Pedro Neto during half-time. Neto recently joined Chelsea from Wolves and his arrival has generated excitement among the fans. Another new signing, Tosin Adarabioyo, made his first appearance at Stamford Bridge following his transfer from Fulham.
Chelsea came close to scoring on multiple occasions, with Christopher Nkunku’s acrobatic bicycle kick being saved by Inter Milan’s goalkeeper. Levi Colwill’s follow-up shot hit the post as Chelsea pushed forward in search of an equaliser. In the dying moments of the game, Ugochukwu struck a powerful shot through a crowded penalty area to salvage a draw for Chelsea.
The match against Inter Milan provided valuable insights for Maresca as he prepares his team for the upcoming season. The players showed determination and resilience, which will be crucial as Chelsea aims for success in both domestic and European competitions.
Overall, the pre-season finale against Inter Milan was a competitive and entertaining encounter for Chelsea and their fans. The draw serves as a positive result as the team looks ahead to the start of the new season with optimism and confidence.
