At 10:30 AM on July 25th, a friendly match will take place between Chelsea and Wrexham.
Chelsea is a traditional powerhouse in the Premier League. However, their performance has been declining sharply over recent seasons. Last season was tumultuous for the team, ending up in sixth place in the Premier League, missing out on Champions League qualification. Nonetheless, Pochettino did bring about some changes to Chelsea. This season, Maresca took over from Pochettino and hopes to reshape this Blues squad. The primary goal for the new season is to secure European competition qualification.
Maresca’s style is entirely different from his predecessors. Having served as Guardiola’s assistant coach, his main approach revolves around ball possession. Chelsea is expected to exhibit a strong desire to control games in the new season. However, the current squad does not meet his requirements. The team is pursuing several star players, but so far, no major signings have been made. Osimhen is currently the top target.
Chalobah was not included in the preseason squad list, and Enzo has reportedly had internal conflicts. Chelsea is facing numerous issues before the start of the season. These factors could influence their performance. The opponents chosen for the preseason matches are generally weaker to stronger. This will be the first official appearance for the Chelsea team under Maresca’s transformation, and their performance is highly anticipated.
Wrexham is a team from one of England’s lower leagues. Although not particularly strong, they are one of the oldest clubs in English football history. The team started preparing for the preseason earlier than Chelsea. In their previous two matches, they first won 5-1 against the weak Hanley Town, then drew 1-1 against Premier League side Bournemouth, demonstrating their good form.
Last season, Wrexham performed well and will compete in the League One this season. Their objective is clear: promotion to the Championship. During the offseason, the club has been active in transfers, frequently making headlines in major football newspapers. This is a very promising team with the heritage of a century-old club. There is a strong possibility that we will see them back in the Premier League within a few years.
Last year, Chelsea faced Wrexham in a cup match, winning 5-0. However, Chelsea is currently in a period of turmoil, and both their playing style and tactics need time to settle in. Their performance in the first game is unlikely to be impressive. On the other hand, Wrexham is fully prepared and has a good chance of causing an upset.
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