The Blues are making swift progress under new manager Mauricio Pochettino across the Atlantic, lifting the inaugural Premier League Summer Series title at the weekend after a lively draw with Newcastle was sandwiched by impressive wins over Brighton and Fulham, while Wrexham were also put to the sword in a five-goal opening rout.
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With a high-profile Premier League opener against Liverpool looming fast on August 13, Pochettino will be demanding another strong performance at Soldier Field as Chelsea aim for a sustained improvement in the months ahead.
There is a new face in the fold too, with France Under-19 midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu vying for his Blues debut after sealing a £23.2million transfer from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes.
Chelsea’s Champions League last-16 triumph over Dortmund that offered former boss Graham Potter some brief respite now feels like a world away, though the Germans have responded well to final-day heartbreak in the Bundesliga title race with a win over Manchester United in Las Vegas on Sunday preceded by four other victories during a formidable 100 per cent start to pre-season.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund
TV channel and live stream: Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund is being broadcast live and for free via the Chelsea website and 5th Stand app. It is also being shown on Viaplay Sports 1, with kick-off at 1:30am BST in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Live blog: You can follow all the action from the pre-season friendly via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at the ground.
