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Chelsea begin their pre-season schedule tonight with a game against Club America during the early hours of Sunday morning, UK time.

While the opening portion of the summer transfer window proved frustrating for supporters, Thomas Tuchel has finally welcomed Raheem Sterling into his squad and the England international has since been joined by Kalidou Koulibaly.

Last season rather fizzled out for Tuchel but the German has spoken about feeling refreshed ahead of the first season of the club’s new era.

Clearly, not too much can be taken from pre-season friendlies, but Chelsea could certainly do with displaying some of the urgency and energy that made Tuchel’s first few months in the job such a success.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game...

The pre-season friendly is scheduled for a 3am BST kick-off on Sunday July 17, 2022.

The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas will host.

TV channel and live stream: Both the 5th Stand App and Chelsea’s official website will provide live streams.

Sterling has been involved in training with his new teammates, although is unlikely to play in Vegas.

Armando Broja is also injured after linking up with the squad in the US despite ongoing talks with West Ham over a potential move.

N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, however, have not travelled due to their Covid vaccination status.

Chelsea’s Mexican opposition are already in the swing of a domestic campaign and, though that has obvious benefits when compared to coming in relatively cold, it’s debatable how seriously they’ll take a friendly.

2-2 draw.

Chelsea wins: 1

Draws: 0

Club America wins: 0

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