With the new Premier League season just around the corner, Chelsea step up their preparations with a pre-season fixture against Bayer Leverkusen this Friday night.
Enzo Maresca led the Blues to two trophies over the summer, winning both the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup, and the Chelsea boss will be hoping to keep building momentum when his men take on Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen.
Here, Sports Mole provides all the information you need to know about how to tune into the event.
What time does Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen kick off?
Chelsea’s pre-season meeting with Bayer Leverkusen is set to kick off at 7pm in the UK.
Meanwhile, the game will begin at 8pm for viewers in Germany.
Where is Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen being played?
Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen will be locking horns at the home of the Blues, Stamford Bridge.
Maresca’s men enjoyed a sterling home record in the Premier League last season, losing just two of their 19 games and only conceding 18 goals.
Leverkusen, on the other hand, last travelled to England back in November when they were thumped 4-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.
How to watch Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen in the UK
TV channels
Chelsea’s pre-season clash with Bayer Leverkusen will not be shown on a traditional TV channel in the UK.
Online streaming
Chelsea’s match with Bayer Leverkusen will be shown live and for free on DAZN. Coverage will be available at no extra cost to new and existing users with a DAZN account.
Highlights
Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen are expected to upload match highlights to their official websites and YouTube channels shortly after the full-time whistle has been blown.
Furthermore, the two clubs' social media accounts will likely post goals and other notable snippets during the game.
What is at stake for Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen?
Following a summer of success, Chelsea will be looking to continue their wave of momentum as the Blues head into the new Premier League season.
Maresca’s men will be hoping to better their fourth-placed finish from last season, and they will be boosted by a series of solid signings during the summer transfer window.
Leverkusen, meanwhile, are preparing for their first season without Xabi Alonso. The club have appointed former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, who got off to a poor start as his new side were thumped 5-1 by Flamengo Under-20s in their first friendly of the summer.
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