On August 11th at 22:00, an international friendly match will take place between Chelsea and Inter Milan.
Chelsea is a traditional powerhouse from the English Premier League. Despite spending heavily on new players in the past two seasons, their performance has been underwhelming. In the 2022-23 season, they finished 12th in the league, with no silverware and missing out on European competition. Last season saw a slight improvement, but they still only finished 6th, securing a Europa League qualifying spot, and manager Pochettino was subsequently sacked.
In the 38 matches last season, they scored 77 goals, showcasing the talent of their attacking players. However, their defense was a major weakness, conceding a staggering 63 goals. This season, under new manager Maresca, the team has undergone changes, bringing in Neto and Anselmino to strengthen both attack and defense. They have also introduced a number of young players, giving the squad a youthful feel. Meanwhile, they have offloaded Ziyech and Gallagher. This new, youthful Chelsea is exciting to watch.
In their five pre-season games, Chelsea has recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The new squad is still finding its rhythm, and the players haven’t fully implemented the new manager’s tactics. The recent two losses, 2-4 against Manchester City and 1-2 against Real Madrid, have dealt a blow to the team’s morale. However, all players are currently fit, which is good news for Maresca.
Inter Milan is a team from Serie A, the Italian top flight. They have returned to their peak in the last two seasons. In the 2022-23 season, they reached the Champions League final, but were unfortunately beaten by Manchester City. Last season, they won the league title. They are looking to achieve even greater heights this season. This team, historically a three-time treble winner and a powerhouse for a generation, is eagerly awaited to see what they can achieve this season.
In 38 games last season, they scored 89 goals, more than any other team. Their scoring rate of 2.5 goals per game is terrifying. They also conceded only 22 goals, the fewest among all teams, demonstrating their dominance in the league. In the summer window, they made big-money signings to chase higher goals. The most successful signing has been Taremi, who has scored 5 goals and provided assists in 3 pre-season matches. He will be a key player for the Nerazzurri in the coming season.
In their five pre-season matches, Inter Milan started with a three-game winning streak. However, after a series of injuries, they lost their last two matches, casting a shadow over their season opener. They must now avoid further injuries to prevent impacting the start of the Serie A season.
In their history, Chelsea and Inter Milan have clashed six times, with Chelsea winning 2, drawing 1, and losing 3. The teams have a close record. This match is the last pre-season game for both teams, and both are coming off back-to-back losses, making it a crucial game for both. They will undoubtedly approach this match with utmost seriousness.
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