Lesley Ugochukwu scored a Ninetieth-minute equaliser as Chelsea rescued a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan on Sunday of their closing preseason pleasant forward of the 2024-25 Premier League marketing campaign.
The draw at Stamford Bridge rounds off a tough preseason for Chelsea wherein they’ve been overwhelmed by Actual Madrid, Manchester Metropolis and Celtic and held to a draw by League One aspect Wrexham. Their solely victory got here in opposition to Membership America.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca gave minutes to 4 new recruits as Marc Guiu and Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor have been named within the beginning XI, whereas Renato Veiga and Tosin Adarabioyo have been launched at half-time.
Inter ahead Marcus Thuram opened the scoring for the guests within the twenty fifth minute when he drilled a shot into the highest nook together with his left foot after being arrange Joaquín Correa.
Regardless of falling behind, Chelsea have been the higher workforce within the first half, with Malo Gusto and Guiu losing probabilities to convey them degree.
Chelsea unveiled their newest signing, Pedro Neto, at half-time after the Portugal winger signed a seven-year contract with the membership.
Maresca’s aspect continued to create openings within the second half as Christopher Nkunku noticed an acrobatic effort saved by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer and Levi Colwill hit the submit from a wonderful angle.
Simply when it appeared as if there could be no method by means of for Chelsea, Ugochukwu struck residence a half volley after Cole Palmer’s free kick fell kindly to him on the sting of the six-yard field.
Chelsea host Premier League champions Metropolis subsequent Sunday of their first aggressive recreation of the season.