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Chelsea failing to sign Nathan Ake isn't a disaster if they manage to bring Kalidou Koulibaly and Presnel Kimpembe to Stamford Bridge.

With Thiago Silva already on board and Koulibaly recently signed, getting Kimpembe over the line would suddenly see Chelsea possess one of the best defensive departments in the Premier League. Despite missing out on Ake, Chelsea have already bolstered their defensive options with the addition of Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly, who’s made the switch to the Premier League for £33.8m. According to The Athletic, the Blues were ‘pushing hard’ and ‘hopeful’ of securing a £45m deal for the Netherlands international to return to the club following his lack of game-time at City.

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For now though, he is fulfilling a life-long dream of playing in the Premier League. Koulibaly has spent nearly all of his career playing in a back four, but switching to a back three at Chelsea is not something that worries him. More than anything else though, his greatest desire is not to betray the city he loved most. The continent's greatest ever players have spent time in England and Koulibaly will feel this move helps him edge closer to that status. There is also the desire to win trophies. The Senegalese international is the ideal player for the Blues and has all the qualities necessary to star in the Premier League. He made more than 300 appearances in a Napoli shirt and is capable of being Rudiger's successor in west London.

Thomas Tuchel has named his first Chelsea starting line-up of pre-season, as the Blues get set to face Mexican side Club America in Las Vegas.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell are named as right and left wing-backs respectively, with Conor Gallagher and Ross Barkley named in central midfield. Thiago Silva captains the side and is flanked in central defence by Trevoh Chalobah and Malang Sarr, with Kepa Arrizabalaga the man between the sticks this evening. The Blues take on the Mexican side at the impressive Allegiant Stadium, ahead of further games against Charlotte FC and Arsenal in Charlotte and Orlando respectively.

Chelsea face Club America in their first pre-season outing and the confirmed team news is in from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Let's see with big names and big personalities how this will work out but we expect an intense match.” “At this moment in pre-season it's also the moment to focus on us and give our players and our situation the full support and the full focus. Chelsea face Club America in their first pre-season outing and the confirmed team news is in from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

— — — Rising academy products Roman Martinez and Emilio Lara are likely to see minutes, and there is also speculation that Henry Martin will be the center forward. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net.

Chelsea completed the signing of Napoli's Koulibaly for a reported fee of £34m on Saturday. He comes in as the Blues' second signing of the summer transfer ...

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Conor Gallagher has lauded Chelsea for signing Raheem Sterling this summer and hopes his experience will help the squad lift more silverware.

He told the official Chelsea website: "He’s a top player. "I’m very excited to have him here. He concluded: "The signing of Raheem shows what we're capable of doing, it shows the ambition of the club and the ownership and it's good because we're all here to win and compete. "We love to compete and we love the challenge at the very top. The Chelsea head coach added: "We will see what happens but it is pretty obvious what he delivers and that's exactly what you see on the pitch. “For Raheem, we have not decided the line up but he did not train every minute with the team so it is not very likely that he will play."

Chelsea have completed the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly from Serie A side Napoli, the club have announced.

"I want to thank the fans because I saw a lot of them in London and on the plane everybody was happy for me to be here. When I spoke to my good friends Edou [Edouard Mendy] and Jorginho they made my choice easier so I'm really happy to be with you today. "I'm very happy to be here with this team at Chelsea," Koulibaly told Chelsea's official website.

Chelsea's opening 45 minutes of pre-season were goalless as Kai Havertz wasted a good chance to open the scoring against Club America in Las Vegas.

Fortunately, that wasn't the case as he began on the left of the three. The silky German was on the fringes of the opening 45 minutes but was presented with one glorious chance by Gallagher, which he curled high and wide. There were a couple of flashes of the 29-year-old's quality, but his display was too reserved. Gallagher's trademark energy was evident, but he also dictated Chelsea's possession game and created the best chance of the half for Kai Havertz. 7 The academy graduate started in his customary position on the right of the Chelsea back three and produced a couple of neat darts forward from the back. There was one poor pass out from the Spaniard, but he was solid with his punching and ensured Chelsea went into the break with a clean sheet.

Chelsea registered a routine 2-1 win over Club America in an entertaining pre-season curtain raiser at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday morning.

Still, his strikers’ instinct and hunger cannot be faulted - even if his lacklustre finishing can. It was the American hero’s homecoming but he was unable to be Chelsea’s hero on the night. In that regard he demonstrated cool composure to convert in spite of his first attempt being well saved. Must bear the brunt of the blame for that error, although these are the wrinkles to be ironed out now rather than later when there are points and prizes on the line. Could have had a goal contribution on another day, going close with a volley and putting in a good ball for Christian Pulisic. Returning from a decent loan spell with now Serie B outfit Venezia, the Welshman showed visibly great leadership in shepherding the defensive unit and his passing was on point. Not really called into meaningful action by the opposition but came undone when one of his own colleagues tried to find him on hand for a pass. Just the sight of him being back on the pitch after his campaign was curtailed by a nasty long-term injury will be a welcome sight for Chelsea fans and Thomas Tuchel alike. While he never realistically threatened to steal the show in Las Vegas, he nonetheless kept it neat and tidy enough in possession with a good range of pass. A perfectly competent defensive display from the perhaps unfairly maligned Frenchman, save for a couple of lapses in communication with his partner on the left flank. Reportedly not without his suitors going into a new season in which he will have ambitions to evolve beyond a bit-part cup goalkeeper. The lead lasted all of five minutes however following an inexplicable own goal from Reece James. It seemed like the spoils were to be shared before Mason Mount pulled a long-range drive from out of the top drawer in the 82nd minute.

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. 83rd min.: Goal Chelsea! What a shot by Mason Mount to beat the Club America goalkeeper. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. Timo Werner had given Chelsea a momentary lead on the hour mark, but a Reece James backpass gifted Club America the equalizer. But it's Chelsea that did all the work. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel started an attacking front line of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, and Hakim Ziyech, but they couldn't produce a goal although Ziyech was a catalyst throughout.

Chelsea began their pre-season campaign with a victory as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount helped the Blues to a 2-1 win over Club America.

"That's what we believe, and that's what he is here for. The position is a good position for him in the middle of the back three. It was a very good start and a good match for him. It was sometimes on the edge for a friendly game in pre-season, especially for us in our first match. So we are used to it and make the most of it. "If we can, we are always happy to come [to America]. The facilities are good, and the players like to be here in training camps and enjoy their bit of free time. It's almost like a cold shower when you come from the training pitch, and the level is this kind of stadium against this kind of opponent. He can be a big asset for us." It's a brilliant signing, another brilliant signing for us, and we hope that he can show his quality as soon as possible. "I count on the facts they become more experienced and maybe more calm and adapt more and more. We deserved to win, and I'm happy we took it." It's a nice group, and everyone is happy he is with us now."

CHELSEA announced the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly earlier this week.

The Blues secured the signature of Koulibaly from Napoli earlier this week in a deal worth £33million, and Thomas Tuchel looks set to play the Senegal international alongside Kimpembe in his back three. It would be no great surprise if Kimpembe wasn’t the last central defender to arrive at Stamford Bridge either. The club are reportedly edging closer to securing a deal for Presnel Kimpembe.

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Guilty of a series of missed chances 5 Batshuayi: Looked a threat but shooting too often wayward. Gallagher: Recalled from loan and with a point to prove. Mason Mount had a quiet game by his own standards until his beauty secured the win Mount: Quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win 7 - Mason Mount was quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win

Here are five things Absolute Chelsea have learnt from the Blues' win against Club America, in which Timo Werner and Mason Mount both netted.

Tuchel has already admitted that he intends to keep Conor and give the youngster a chance to shine. Give it another week or so and players will be raring to go. The first half rarely got going as players just tried to regain full fitness. Chelsea started the second half on the front foot, with Timo Werner scoring from Reece James’ cross. Chilwell’s situation was the same as the majority of the team, it was a case of getting back to full fitness and getting the feel of playing football again, and it will be intriguing to see how the Englishman performs this season after so much time spent on the sidelines. With the Premier League a few weeks away, for Chelsea, it’s a chance for players to get a feel of a game situation again and build themselves up for regular action.

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He will hope to make his non-competitive debut for Chelsea in the early hours of Thursday, against American outfit Charlotte FC. In his absence, the club needed a reliable replacement and stylistically, Koulibaly makes plenty of sense as he possesses similar qualities to the now Real Madrid star. "So, I think he's a very good signing for the club.

Chelsea play their first preseason match against a Club American side that is already three matches into its league season in Mexico.

Chelsea 'keeper Kepa needs to punch away on the ensuing set piece. Club America is playing toe-to-toe against the 2021 Champions League winners. Levi Colwill (groin) is out, and Mateo Kovacic was training separately from the group. Although Raheem Sterling has been training for several days with the Blues, manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated that he's not likely to play. Gallagher has been the best Chelsea player so far. 55th min.: Goal Chelsea! It's a well-worked goal with Jorginho sending Reece James into the right side of the box. 83rd min.: Goal Chelsea! What a shot by Mason Mount to beat the Club America goalkeeper. Halftime: The result is a fair reflection of a first half with two teams that have been evenly matched. Timo Werner had given Chelsea a momentary lead on the hour mark, but a Reece James backpass gifted Club America the equalizer. But it's Chelsea that did all the work. Reece James with the backpass toward his own 'keeper, but it beats him into the back of the net. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel started an attacking front line of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, and Hakim Ziyech, but they couldn't produce a goal although Ziyech was a catalyst throughout.

The Blues defender accidentally knocked the ball past his own goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, but the Premier League outfit ultimately recovered to beat Mexican ...

We deserved to win and I'm happy that we took that." Chelsea's opening pre-season friendly almost turned into a nightmare as Reece James scored a comedy own goal following a blind back pass. Watch: Chelsea friendly nightmare as Reece James scores comedy own goal with blind back pass v Club America

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Bruno Lage's side have reportedly held 'extensive negotiations' with the Portuguese giants about a move for Nunes. Sporting Lisbon are expecting bids for Matheus Nunes to arrive at 'any moment', according to Portuguese outlet CMjournal. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Wolves. In the meantime, the west Londoners continue to be heavily linked with moves for Jules Kounde and Presnel Kimpembe. Rafael Leao has emerged as a wildcard option for Chelsea in recent days, with Hakim Ziyech facing an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as well as the club's failure to sign Raphinha.

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It shows us that Armando is in the position to impress and become a Chelsea player. "Armando is our player first of all and we have, at the moment, no interest in selling him," he said. Predictably, Tuchel took his pre-season opportunity to observe a host of peripheral stars and the boss made 11 changes at the interval. Chelsea ace Reece James had a moment to forget in a pre-season friendly against Club America on Sunday morning, laying a pass back to third-choice goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli that rolled straight into the net. The same can be said for Armando Broja, who was pictured wearing a protective boot earlier this week after picking up an injury in training. The Blues' winner didn't arrive until the 83rd minute, but fans were rewarded for their patience as Mount curled in a fine effort from the edge of the box.

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I want to help all the team to be relaxed and to attack good." " I want to be the security of the team. But what will he bring to the team?

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel opens up on the reception Christian Pulisic has received since returning to the United States pre-season against Club America.

Chelsea may make further additions to the squad before Thursday, with Tuchel keen to bring in another defender before the start of the season. With the World Cup coming up in 2022, the USMNT will face England in the group stages of the tournament and Pulisic will be keen to take advantage of any opportunities this season ahead of the competition at the end of the year. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has opened up on the reception Christian Pulisic has received since returning to the United States for the Blues’ pre-season tour.

Kalidou Koulibaly will not "dominate" at Chelsea as he did with Napoli, according to Rafa Benitez, who has doubts about his concentration and aerial ability ...

“This season will be the Premier League for him and he could be fine for the way that Tuchel wants to play. The former Chelsea manager told The Athletic: “He must improve his concentration at times. Kalidou Koulibaly will not "dominate" at Chelsea as he did with Napoli, according to Rafa Benitez, who has doubts about his concentration and aerial ability.

N'Golo Kanté and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have missed the pre-season trip to America because they are not double-vaccinated against Covid.

So we are on it to solve it in the best interests of the club.” But yes, it is a part of daily life at the moment.” Tuchel also said he was keen to tie down the 31-year-old to a new contract, with less than 12 months remaining on his present deal. It will not be the same.” Both players took the decision not to,” said Tuchel. “We need to follow the rules. However, the Chelsea manager has acknowledged that the absence of Kanté and Loftus-Cheek has left a big hole in his preparation plans.

It comes as no surprise that Chelsea are looking to sign a new defender this summer, given the lack of options currently available to Thomas Tuchel.

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Raheem Sterling was asked to sign a Man City shirt during Chelsea's pre-season tour. He wasn't having any of it.

I can’t wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch.” “First and foremost, it’s a pleasure to be here. Was Sterling disrespectful to City? Or did he have every right to refuse to sign the shirt? “No”, Sterling appears to say after taking a look at the City jersey, before continuing to sign Chelsea shirts. He went on to establish himself as one of the greatest players in the club history. Sterling signed for City all the way back in 2015.

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There's evidence in progression for the forward but will it be enough to hold down the fort for Chelsea next season? The German has often received a lot of backlash in his Chelsea career. Tuchel and the Chelsea team had their first pre-season game of the summer in the early hours of Sunday morning, facing Club America and left with a 2-1 victory. The 29-year-old's heart was set on a return to Inter Milan leaving Chelsea a striker short for the upcoming season. Werner was amongst the squad as was the forgotten man, Michy Batshuayi. Batshuayi and Havertz had the joy of playing upfront for the Blues but were unsuccessful in making inroads on the scoreboard. Thomas Tuchel has set the record straight and has outlined his priorities for the rest of the transfer window.

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Thiago Silva is a crucial cog to the current side and will likely continue his role at the centre. This has now led Chelsea to pursue PSG centre-half Presnel Kimpembe, with Fabrizio Romano stating that 'direct talks' are now occurring between the two clubs, although Chelsea currently are £10million short of the valuation the French club have placed on the 26-year-old. The arrival of Raheem Sterling will add much-needed quality, explosiveness and experience within the forward line, something the club desperately needed as improvements in both goals and chance creation is a must going into next season.

Thomas Tuchel is hoping new signing Kalidou Koulibaly can match the longevity of Thiago Silva following a £34 million move to Chelsea.

Chelsea are looking to add Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to their squad this summer following the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly.

The Blues have not ‘walked away’ from a deal for Kounde at any point in the transfer window, but are said to be reluctant to pay close to his release clause of £69 million this summer. However, negotiations have failed with Sevilla in the past due to their high valuation of the 23-year-old, with it remaining to be seen as to whether a deal can be struck this summer. Chelsea are looking to add Sevilla defender Jules Kounde to their squad this summer following the arrival of Kalidou Koulibaly, with the latest developments being reported.

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"It's nice he takes the challenge right now and we have Thiago Silva, who is even older and super experienced and still at the peak of his game. However, it remains to be seen if Chelsea will be willing to meet those demands given they could also end up paying big money for Kounde, whose release clause reportedly stands at £69m. Chelsea are long-term admirers of Kounde, who was linked with a megabucks move to Stamford Bridge last summer.

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Edouard Mendy has expressed how happy he is that his international teammate Kalidou Koulibaly has joined Chelsea.

"He is a guy who likes the responsibility, but also he can joke with everyone, so we need this kind of person. - Report: Chelsea Decide Against The Signing Of Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo "Every year we had this - the link with Chelsea and Kalidou in the media - and this year it happens so I am happy."

Chelsea Transfer News: Raheem Sterling has already won the hearts of many Blues fans after what he did outside the club's pre-season training base.

I can't wait to get going now and continue to do my talking on the pitch." I've obviously achieved a lot in my career so far, but there is still so much more to achieve, and I'm really looking forward to doing that in a Chelsea shirt under Thomas' management. Sterling was presented to Chelsea fans who were waiting outside the club's pre-season training base in Los Angeles and he was welcomed with great applause.

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I want to help all the team to be relaxed and to attack good." This may give Tuchel yet another transfer dilemma as any injuries to either of the two mentioned could result in a serious drop in quality inside the final third. " I want to be the security of the team.