Beating AC Milan 4-1, Chelsea exploded with a squad of new stars at Stamford Bridge

(NLDO) - Chelsea defeated AC Milan 4-1 in a friendly match on the evening of August 10, ending the preparation period before the new season with full confidence.

With the support of a large home crowd at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea started the game strongly and quickly took the lead. In the 5th minute, from a cross from the left wing by captain Reece James, AC Milan defender Andrei Coubis fumbled the ball into his own net, opening the score for Chelsea.

Captain Reece James presents the Club World Cup trophy before kick-off...

... then hung the ball, causing Andrei Coubis (39) to score an own goal.

Before they could regain their composure, the Italian team conceded another goal in the 9th minute when Joao Pedro jumped high to head the ball dangerously from Cole Palmer's pass, doubling the gap for Chelsea.

The difficulties piled up for AC Milan when in the 18th minute, Coubis once again became the "sinner", this time with a direct red card after a crude foul on Joao Pedro.

Joao Padro shines continuously in the summer series

Playing with one less player, the visitors almost lost control of the game. Chelsea took full advantage, pushing up their formation and continuously creating dangerous opportunities. However, the score of 2-0 remained the same until the break.

Liam Delap scored twice in front of the Stamford Bridge crowd

In the second half, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca brought in young faces and new recruits to test the lineup. This change quickly showed its effectiveness.

In the 62nd minute, young talent Estevao skillfully dribbled into the penalty area, forcing an AC Milan defender to foul. On the 11m mark, substitute striker Liam Delap accurately executed the free kick, raising the score to 3-0.

Youssouf Fofana scores a consolation goal for AC Milan

Not giving up, AC Milan scored a goal in the 71st minute thanks to Youssouf Fofana after a lightning counterattack. However, the hope of the red and black striped team was quickly extinguished. Just a few minutes later, Delap continued to shine with a decisive shot in the penalty area, sealing a 4-1 victory for Chelsea.

In this match, many individuals of Chelsea made a strong impression. Moises Caicedo dominated the midfield with his ability to compete and distribute the ball effectively, helping Chelsea maintain constant pressure.

Joao Pedro continued his consistent scoring form in the friendly matches. Liam Delap showed his sharpness in front of goal, while Estevao promises to be a "breath of fresh air" thanks to his outstanding technique and speed.

New recruits quickly integrate, Chelsea benefits

As for AC Milan, losing a player too early and making many mistakes in defense prevented them from showing their true potential. The appearance of rookie Luka Modric in the second half brought a bit of improvement, but not enough to turn the situation around.

Milan coach Maximiliano Allegri has a lot of work to do before the season starts, especially improving his defense and mentality.

AC Milan still have a lot of work to do for the new season.

This victory helps Chelsea close the summer friendly period with confidence and excitement.

An effective attack, a solid midfield and the emergence of new players give fans strong confidence in a promising season.

"The Blues" fans have the right to expect their favorite team to maintain this form when entering official matches.

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