Chelsea 2019 pre-season: Friendlies, transfers, rumours & Premier League fixtures

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Here is your complete guide to Chelsea's 2019-20 pre-season, matches, dates and venues, featuring all you need to know about the Blues' summer

Chelsea are set to jet off to Asia for their pre-season tour in Japan this summer.

The Blues spent last summer in Australia to prepare for the previous season, and will now head to the other side of the world once again, with a flagship exhibition match against the La Liga champions the focal point of their tour.

Here is your complete guide to Chelsea's 2019-20 pre-season and Premier League fixtures, with dates, venues and all you need to know about their summer preparations.

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Chelsea's pre-season campaign begins in earnest on July 19 when they take on Kawasaki Frontale in Japan.

The Blues remain in Japan as they lock horns with Lionel Messi and Co. when they play Barcelona four days later.

A return to Europe follows at the end of the month with games against Reading at the Madejski Stadium and Red Bull Salzburg in Austria.

Chelsea players have had to deal with losing talisman Eden Hazard, who left for Real Madrid in early June.Â The Belgium international had previously hinted that the move was all set save for final negotiations, admitting that a return to the Champions League was not enough to convince him to stay in West London â€“ and departed for a fee ofÂ â‚¬100 million (Â£88m/$112m).

Defender Gary Cahill also confirmed he would be leaving the club this summer on a free transfer, and was given a farewell in his last home game of the season against Leicester.

Elsewhere, Barcelona are bracing themselves for interest from the Blues in Philippe Coutinho, as they look to replace Hazard with the Brazilian playmaker.

Chelsea have been handed a tough start to the Premier League season with an away clash against Manchester United on August 11 getting things under way.

The Blues, who will have a new manager at the helm in 2019-20 following Maurizio Sarri's departure for Juventus, follow that with a home game against Leicester City.

Despite the tough start, games against recently promoted Norwich City and Sheffield United follow, with Wolves completing the first five gameweeks.

Click here to see the full fixture list.

2019-06-27 18:00:03

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