Chelsea Edge Past Fluminense in Thrilling Pre-Season Clash: Young Stars Shine Bright
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Chelsea Beat Fluminense 2-1 in Pre-Season Showdown as New Era Takes Shape
Miami, July 7:
Chelsea FC kicked off their 2025 pre-season tour with a solid 2-1 victory over Brazilian side Fluminense in a high-energy friendly clash at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Both teams fielded strong lineups, giving fans an early glimpse of what to expect in the upcoming season.
The match was an exciting mix of South American flair and European tactical discipline, with Chelsea’s new signings and academy stars making a strong impression.
Match Summary:
Full Time: Chelsea 2 – 1 Fluminense
Chelsea Scorers:
Cole Palmer (21') – composed finish after slick team move
Cesare Casadei (63') – header from a corner
Fluminense Scorer:
John Kennedy (49') – brilliant solo effort
Key Highlights:
Chelsea’s midfield trio of Gallagher, Casadei, and Ugochukwu controlled the pace.
Fluminense's Marcelo (former Real Madrid) thrilled fans with flashes of class.
Diego Moreira and Alfie Gilchrist stood out among Chelsea’s youngsters.
Tactical change from new Chelsea boss showed more pressing, quicker transitions.
Manager Reaction:
Chelsea Head Coach: “Good start. Lots to build on. Young players stepped up. That’s what this tour is about.”
Fluminense Manager: “We created chances, but Chelsea were more clinical. It was great exposure for our players.”
Trending Moment:
Marcelo hugging Reece James after the final whistle — a heartwarming moment between two generations of elite full-backs.
Stat Box:
Possession: Chelsea 56% – Fluminense 44%
Shots on Target: Chelsea 6 – Fluminense 4
Corners: Chelsea 8 – Fluminense 3
Pass Accuracy: Chelsea 89% – Fluminense 84%
Fan Buzz:
“Palmer and Casadei are the future of Chelsea midfield!”
“Fluminense looked sharp — can’t wait to see them in Copa Libertadores.”
“Pre-season or not, a win is a win! Let’s go Blues ”
What’s Next:
Chelsea continue their pre-season U.S. tour with a match against Club América next week, while Fluminense return to Brazil for domestic league action.
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