Chelsea rounded off their preparations for the new Premier League season with an emphatic 4-1 victory over ten-man AC Milan, with Liam Delap grabbing a brace.
The Blues looked sharp and confident throughout, benefiting from momentum built during the Club World Cup games in America, where several players have begun to click into Enzo Maresca’s system. While questions remain over whether the mid-summer tournament could take its toll as the campaign progresses, Chelsea’s performance suggests they are primed for a strong start.
Maresca’s men now turn their attention to their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace, buoyed by a dominant display that showcased fluid attacking football and clinical finishing.
