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Adam Newson

Confirmed Chelsea team vs Udinese: Loftus-Cheek, Kovacic and Broja start as eleven changes made

It's all change for Chelsea against Udinese this morning with Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja three of the players coming into the Blues' starting XI for the behind-closed-doors friendly against the Serie A side at the Dacia Arena.

The two clubs faced off yesterday evening and Thomas Tuchel's side ran out 3-1 winners with N'Golo Kante, Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount on the scoresheet for Chelsea. It was the most impressive performance of pre-season to date.

However, with just a week until the Premier League campaign begins for the Blues against Everton at Goodison Park, it was decided that Chelsea should play another game in Udine to ensure every member of the first-team squad is as fit as can be for the season opener. It's why eleven changes have been made.

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