Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers LIVE: Friendly latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction
Chelsea Football Club defeated the Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a friendly match, marking the debut of manager Xabi Alonso. The game featured several goals from new signings and young players, providing the coaching staff with early performance data.
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Pre-season friendlies are critical for team integration and tactical testing ahead of the competitive Premier League season.
Getty Arthur Ferridge , Sports Reporter @ ArthurFerridge | Sam Tabuteau 8 hours ago Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers LIVE!
Chelsea began the Xabi Alonso era on Tuesday morning with an entertaining 6-4 friendly defeat of Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. This was the Spaniard’s first match at the helm and there was plenty for him to analyse as ten goals flew in and Joao Pedro’s late hat-trick sealed the proverbial three points for the travelling Londoners. Joining him on the scoresheet was Jamie Gittens, Dario Essugo and the young debutant Dastan Satpayev.
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