Chelsea Announces Preseason Fixtures Ahead Of New Season

 As Thomas Tuchel's team is ready to depart for the United States, Chelsea has scheduled a new preseason match against Serie A team Udinese.

During their US tour, the Blues will play Premier League rivals Arsenal, Club America, and Charlotte FC. During their tour, Tuchel's group will travel from the west to the east, beginning in Las Vegas and finishing in Orlando, Florida.

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Chelsea will depart on Saturday, July 9, and their first match is against Club America of Mexico on Sunday, July 17. The Blues will play Udinese in Italy just six days after their match against Arsenal, the club has confirmed.

On Friday, July 29, Chelsea will take on the Serie A team. The match is scheduled to begin at 20:00 BST in the Dacia Arena, formerly the Stadio Friuli, one of Italy's most cutting-edge and environmentally friendly stadiums.