Chelsea continue their pre-season tour of the US with a game against MLS side Charlotte FC this evening.
The Blues squad includes newcomers Raheem Sterling, who recently signed for £50 million, and centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly who just completed a £33 million move from Napoli.
Levi Colwill and Conor Gallagher are also on the tour and, after successful season long loan spells at Huddersfield Town and Crystal Palace respectively, both are expected to feature prominently for the Blues during this pre-season.
Here's all you need to know about Chelsea vs Charlotte.
Is Chelsea Vs Charlotte On TV? How To Stream
Whilst the fixture is not on TV, it will be available to watch on the club’s official website, as well as on Chelsea’s 5th Stand app.
Chelsea Vs Charlotte Kick Off:
The fixture will start early on Thursday morning at 00:30 British summer time.
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In North Carolina the game begins at 19:30 Eastern time.
Chelsea Vs Charlotte Team News:
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Sterling is "absolutely ready to go. He will be on the pitch tomorrow. He is excited to play."
However, fellow new signing Koulibaly is unlikely to feature.
As is the norm with pre-season fixtures, Chelsea are expected to utilise a number of subs but will have to manage without midfielders Ruben Loftus-Cheek and N’Golo Kante, who are not touring with the squad.
Charlotte’s boss is interim head coach Christian Lattanzio who took the role after Spanish coach Miguel Ángel Ramírez was sacked in May.
Lattanzio is likely to be targeting these pre-season fixtures as a time when he can make a positive impression and, perhaps, secure the head coach position on a permanent basis.
Topics: Chelsea
Joe Lynch