Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo. Picture credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire
Seattle Sounders 2-4 Chelsea: Debut delights for Di Matteo
Thursday, July 19, 2012
7:38 AM
New Chelsea signings impress Di Matteo as Chelsea kick-off their pre-season tour of the USA in style
Eden Hazard and Marko Marin scored on their Chelsea debuts as the Blues got their pre-season tour of the USA off to a winning start.
The new recruits’ goals came in between two strikes from Hazard’s Belgian countryman Romelu Lukaku, as all of the games’ six goals flew in during an action-packed first half.
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo was delighted with his new signings, saying: “It is good for Marko and Eden to score in their first game for the club and it was good to see they have a good understanding with their new team-mates.
“I’m pleased with the game and performance - it was everything we were looking for from our first pre-season game, it was a good work out.
“I felt we showed good energy, the new players integrated in well and showed the talent coming through can be the future of this club,” he added.
Di Matteo was particularly impressed by £32million man Hazard, who opened his Chelsea account with a deflected strike after just 11 minutes.
“He can have a great impact in the Premier League next season,” said Di Matteo of the 21-year-old playmaker. “He has great qualities and you can see that everyday in training,” he continued.
Other Chelsea Articles
- Wenger hits out at UEFA for system of rewarding failure that saw Chelsea win Europa League
- Benitez looks to the future but won’t be emotional after Everton finale
- Benitez analyses his time at Chelsea
- Benitez drops even stronger hint about next Chelsea boss
- No send-off for Everton skipper at Chelsea
- Ex-Liverpool boss Benitez scotches Everton reports and refuses to discuss Chelsea lap of honour
- Agent hints at London move for Chelsea, Spurs and West Ham target
- Oscar thanks Chelsea for trusting him and hails ‘incredible’ first season
- Benfica man reveals admiration for Chelsea star Oscar
- Chelsea hero hails team spirit shown in Benfica win
- Lampard takes aim at more trophies and hopes for Mourinho return
- Benitez reveals how players reacted at half-time in Benfica clash and delights at Europa glory
- Blues defender reveals pride at Chelsea career so far and gives thanks to Benitez
- Mata relieved to have Chelsea team-mate on his side
- Lampard considered Chelsea exit
- Hodgson won’t let Cole spats with FA stop him offering Chelsea ace England captaincy
- Torres says he’s back to his best after Europa League final strike
- England boss will speak with ton-up Cole over captaincy
Around the Web See all
Downing Street and Abbey Road signs auctioned off
Famous signs for streets including Abbey Road and Downing Street have gone under the hammer.
- London Zoo searching for female fish to help save critically endangered species
- Thank You London gives people chance to show their gratitude
- Royal Ascot sets out 2013 style guide for Royal Enclosure
- VIDEO: Shepherd drives geese across Putney Bridge
- VIDEO: Jon Snow does the Harlem Shake at London charity award ceremony
0 comments