For the first time, over two months after taking over as Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca will Lead the team.
The 2024–25 Premier League season will begin in three weeks, and the Italian is already settling into his job at the team.
The Blues take on the Hollywood-backed League One team in America, Wrexham, in their first summertime preseason game. It was hardly unexpected that Maresca was eager to get underway after only arriving a day earlier.
Prior to the game, he stated, "It's always important to have a connection with the fans." "Everywhere there are fans. The underlying philosophy is very evident. Our goal is to win the game. We make every effort to hold onto the ball. This is a brief summary of the concept overall. Be forceful both with and without the ball.
Chelsea will be looking to get minutes into the legs of important players who have traveled with the squad, including Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, and now Moises Caicedo after he joined the group. The teams will have faced off against the same opposition a year ago as part of Mauricio Pochettino's preparation.
In front of more than 50,000 spectators, In Chapel Hill, North Carolina's Kenan Memorial Stadium Chelsea Beats Wrexham 5-0 in the previous year's match. The supporters of Wrexham, who were just promoted (again) by Phil Parkinson, are anticipated to be joined by an equally sizable and enthusiastic audience.
Supported by Rob McIlhenney and Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham is gearing up for their debut in League One following a successful return to the EFL the previous season. However, Chelsea won't be inclined to give their opponents a break.
What time will the Chelsea vs. Wrexham match begin?
Kickoff for Chelsea vs. Wrexham is set for Thursday, July 25, UK time at three in the morning. Santa Clara, California's Levi's Stadium is the venue for the game.
On Wednesday, July 24, it will begin at 7 p.m. local time (PT) and 10 p.m. ET for those in the USA.
Is Chelsea vs Wrexham on TV and how to watch?
The match will not be broadcast on TV for UK viewers however, it can be watched and streamed via the club app or website. For £4.99, the game can be cast onto smart TVs and includes enhanced stats and event tracking.
Coverage will start 20 minutes before kick off. For American and Canadian viewers the game will available on local TV.
