Pre-season fixtures announced

6th Jun 2010, In Articles, by Alex Hinsley

Chelsea will play against English, German and Dutch opposition this summer in preparation for the defence of their league and cup double.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side enjoyed unparalleled success last season as the Blues claimed an historic Premier League and FA Cup double.

And the English champions will begin their pre-season with a London derby with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, who narrowly avoided relegation to League One last season.

Chelsea then head to Holland to face Ajax on July 23, before travelling to Germany to face Eintracht Frankfurt on August 1.

The Blues will then conclude their European tour with an away game against Hamburger SV on August 4 – just four days before their Community Shield clash with Manchester United on August 8.

Alex Hinsley

TalkChelsea's resident article writer and statistician, 17 year old Alex Hinsley is Chelsea through-and-through, having supported the Blues since 1997. With a soft spot for Frank Lampard and Petr Cech, Alex - or BlueLion as he is known on the forum - runs the TalkChelsea prediction league and regularly writes match reports.

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2 Responses

Jonny

06.06.10

i`v herd rumors of a chelsea n hearts game to take place in Edinburgh,im scottish and the last time chelsea played against scottish opposition in the form of rangers it was a 2-0 with chelsea having played a game 24 hours erlier also being unsanctioned.

jonny

06.06.10

A 2-0 loss