LIVE Chelsea vs Wrexham: Live score, team news and updates as Enzo Maresca takes charge of the Blues for the first time against Ryan Reynolds' and Rob McElhenney's Welsh side By Harry Bamforth Published: 20:00 EDT, 24 July 2024 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 24 July 2024 e-mail View comments Advertisement Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea take on Wrexham in pre-season action. 00:07 Chelsea's first test What a way to start pre-season, eh? In the California sunshine, two big sides for different reasons, and plenty of new faces to analyse. I'm assuming the majority of readers are here to see how Chelsea will fare in their first match under Enzo Maresca.
They may only be facing a League One side, but in your first match of pre-season...
anything could happen. It's all about getting minutes in the tank really, isn't it? But sometimes these kinds of games are crackers. With players not up to speed, tactics go out the window and goals fly in.
That's what I am wishing for, but I'm sure the Blues among you will be hoping to see a strong performance from your side. Either way, it's going to be an enjoyable watch. 00:00 The Maresca era begins Excited, Chelsea fans? The Enzo Maresca era at the Blues starts today, and what better place to do it than stateside.
His side take on the Welsh outfit Wrexham in California, a second home for their Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Both clubs have a big following in the US, so expect the Levi's Stadium to be packed. Doesn't it feel good to have these teams back in action? It feels like a lifetime since the club season ended and I have been itching for it to return.
This will certainly do for me, and I know many of you will be interested in seeing how these teams get on. Right then, let's get this show on the road. Join the conversation TOP STORIES BBC pundit Paula Radcliffe wishes Dutch volleyball player who was jailed for raping a 12-year-old 'the best of luck' at the Paris Olympics and rejects claims he should not compete.
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