Friendly Faux Pas: A Misplaced Focus in Chelsea's Pre Season Struggles The friendly fixtures often get lost in the din of a new Premier League season, but they remain an essential part of any team's pre season preparations.
For Chelsea, however, their latest outing against Juventus in Hong Kong has exposed some worrying trends that need to be addressed before the real action begins.
Chelsea's struggles are not solely the result of external factors such as transfer window drama and anti doping proceedings. The team's inability to gel consistently on the pitch is also a contributing factor.