Chelsea finish their pre-season with just ONE win under new boss Enzo Maresca - as Blues are held to a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan in their final match before 2024-25 campaign

Chelsea rounded off their dismal pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge. 

Enzo Maresca's men prepared for the upcoming campaign with three defeats in six matches as Lesley Ugochukwu's late strike spared their blushes on Sunday. 

The Italian boss fielded a strong side against the Serie A champions ahead of next weekend's Premier League opener. 

Cole Palmer, who was given an extended break after reaching the Euro 2024 final with England, was given his first pre-season minutes alongside Marc Cucurella and Nicholas Jackson. 

The west London club however found themselves trailing after 26 minutes through Marcus Thuram's strike from the edge of the box. 

Chelsea dominated possession and had several attempts at goal but lacked clear cut chances against the Serie A giants. 

At the break, home supporters were introduced to the latest signing Pedro Neto, whose £54million move from Wolves was confirmed moments earlier.  

Christopher Nkunku forced a save from Yan Sommer in the second-half while Levi Colwill struck the post.  

The Blues earned a draw in the dying moments thanks to a powerful striker by Ugochukwu's after Inter had failed to clear their lines from a corner. 

Sunday's draw ensured Maresca's side won just once in pre-season, with a 3-0 victory coming against Mexican side Club America. 

Chelsea lost against Real Madrid, Manchester City and Celtic during their tour of the US and drew with League One Wrexham. 

The Blues will seek to put their poor pre-season results to a side when they host champions Manchester City in their first Premier League match of the season next Sunday.