Chelsea’s final preparations for the 2018/19 Premier League season will take place on Tuesday, when the Blues welcome Ligue 1 side Lyon to Stamford Bridge for their final International Champions Cup tie.It’s another opportunity for Chelsea players to get used to the demands of head coach Maurizio Sarri. The Italian wants a game based on heavy pressing combined with neat and tidy passing between the lines.
Chelsea conclude their pre-season pre-season preparations on Tuesday looking for a positive result against Lyon.A comprehensive 2-0 win for Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday laid bare the Blues’ shortcoming ahead of the new campaign.Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois and N’Golo Kante are back at Cobham after their holiday following the World Cup semi-finals, but their participating on Tuesday is under question.