Chelsea and Wrexham stars clash in bust-up just minutes into pre-season draw

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Chelsea's pre-season match against Wrexham featured a heated confrontation early on, with Levi Colwill sparking a brawl. Despite a promising first half highlighted by Christopher Nkunku's goal, Chelsea struggled in the second half, conceding two goals after making ten substitutions. Coach Enzo Maresca expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and emphasized the importance of building their identity as they adapt to new strategies.

Keywords: Chelsea, pre-season, Wrexham

Source: The Sun

Update At: 7/25/2024

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