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Chelsea possible starting lineup: Sanchez; James, Disasi, Adarabioyo, Colwill; Dewsbury-Hall, Veiga; Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling; Guiu
Wrexham possible starting lineup: Okonkwo; Brunt, O'Connell, Cleworth; Bolton, Jones, Evans, Cannon, McClean; Dalby, Marriott
Match Preview
The Enzo Maresca era at Chelsea kicks off on Wednesday as the Blues face Wrexham at Levi's Stadium in their opening pre-season friendly. This match marks the beginning of Maresca's tenure as Chelsea's head coach following his successful stint with Leicester City, where he guided them to Championship glory despite a tense finish to the season.
Chelsea's pre-season tour will include five matches across the Atlantic, featuring games against Celtic, Club América, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, before they return to Stamford Bridge to host Inter Milan. The clash with Wrexham represents the first of these fixtures and offers Maresca a chance to assess his squad and implement his strategies ahead of the new season.
Wrexham, having recently been promoted to League One, have already played a couple of friendly matches this summer. They drew 1-1 with Bournemouth in their previous outing, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit against Premier League opposition. Their pre-season has also included a convincing 5-1 victory over Hanley Town.
In their last encounter with Chelsea, Wrexham experienced a tough 5-0 defeat. Despite that, they will look to make a stronger impression this time around. After their game against Chelsea, Wrexham will travel to Canada to play the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27, before returning home for their final friendly against Fleetwood Town.
The game against Chelsea will be a significant test for Wrexham, offering them a chance to measure themselves against one of the Premier League’s top teams and build momentum before the start of their new season.