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Chelsea continue life under Enzo Maresca when they meet Celtic in Indiana in the next step of their US tour this evening. The Blues got their latest new era off to a fairly underwhelming start earlier this week in a feisty 2-2 draw in California against third-tier opposition in Wrexham, albeit not too much can be drawn from pre-season games – particularly this early into the summer.

Still, some of the problems Mauricio Pochettino endured in playing out from the back were evident again during Maresca’s first game in charge, with mistakes leading to both Wrexham goals. The Italian was proud of elements of his team’s performance but few would doubt huge improvements can – and surely will – be made.

Reigning Scottish champions Celtic, meanwhile, beat Manchester City 4-3 in midweek after thrashing DC United 4-0 to start their tour in emphatic fashion. While there is a huge gulf in resources, Brendan Rodgers’s side are much further along in their preparations and will no doubt provide a stern test as they gear up for their season opener next week. Follow Chelsea vs Celtic with Standard Sport live below!

Chelsea vs Celtic latest news

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You can read our match report here.

FT | Chelsea 1-4 Celtic

23:02 , Dom Smith

Full-time in Indiana then, and Chelsea are well beaten by a fine Celtic side. Most concerning for Maresca will be that this was a strong Blues line-up, including plenty of players he’ll use regularly this term. They simply weren’t at the races.

GOOOOAAAAALLL CHELSEA

22:59 , Dom Smith

Nkunku steps up to the plate and winds a nice spot-kick into the left corner, sending the goalkeeper in the opposite direction. 4-1 now, but Celtic are out of sight.

PENALTY CHELSEA

22:58 , Dom Smith

Potentially a chance for a consolation here as Donovan hacks down Sterling inside the box. Pen.

Chelsea 0-4 Celtic | 85'

22:55 , Dom Smith

Celtic still full of running in the closing stages, with Chelsea struggling to play round or through their press.

Substitutes for the beaten side

22:52 , Dom Smith

Tyrique George and Lucas Bergstrom come on for the Blues, with Sanchez and Guiu making way.

GOOOOOAAAAALLLL

22:49 , Dom Smith

Chelsea are being given an almighty rout here. Palma sends Johnston through and he slots under Sanchez for 4-0. Embarrassing from the Blues. Simple as that.

GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL CELTIC

22:47 , Dom Smith

Well they’re in dreamland now. Celtic have three without reply, and it’s Honduran Luis Palma who has scored the third after a calamitous defensive mix-up.

It’s so poor at the back from Maresca’s side again.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 72'

22:40 , Dom Smith

This is only Marc Guiu’s second appearance since joining Chelsea from Barcelona this summer, but he has acquitted himself well and shown flashes of his raw talent in this match, just as he did against Wrexham on Thursday.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 63'

22:33 , Dom Smith

Chance missed for Chelsea. Sterling runs free down the left and just has to square it for Madueke to tuck home, but the former England man overhits the pass and Madueke can’t reach it. Poor.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 60'

22:31 , Dom Smith

Sustained period of possession from Chelsea. Romeo Lavia then gives the ball away in the middle of the park and Celtic threaten to get in behind but don’t quite manage it.

They are a constant threat down the left, Celtic, and it’s down to poor positioning from skipper Reece James, who comes centrally too often and leaves the wing open.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 55'

22:25 , Dom Smith

Chelsea threatening more and more in this second half. Their last chance comes and goes as Nkunku fires over with an acrobatic but poorly placed bicycle kick.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 54'

22:23 , Dom Smith

Sterling is causing a mayhem in the Celtic defence. His shot from the left is batted clear by Schmeichel. It bounces fortuitously off two Celtic defenders and lands just wide. Could EASILY have been an own goal to get Chelsea back in the game.

It stays 2-0 Celtic...

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 51'

22:20 , Dom Smith

Chelsea enjoying greater width down the left now that Sterling has come on. He’s made an impact in the first five minutes he’s been on.

Madueke coming into the game more down the right flank too, now, with Chelsea playing more dynamically in the early stages of the second half.

OFF THE POST!

22:16 , Dom Smith

SOOO close to an immediate impact from Sterling. Guiu does good work down the left, squares for Sterling, who curls round two defenders and off the post. Guiu receives the ball back but has to react quickly and can’t force it in.

Kick-off

22:14 , Dom Smith

Celtic get the ball rolling as the second half begins!

Substitution

22:13 , Dom Smith

Change for Chelsea at the break, with Raheem Sterling replacing Mykhailo Mudryk.

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HT | Chelsea 0-2 Celtic

21:58 , Dom Smith

Chelsea have given themselves plenty of work to do at half-time - 2-0 down to Celtic in Indiana after well-worked goals finished off by O’Riley and Kyogo.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 43'

21:54 , Dom Smith

Fofana goes down under a very robust challenge but the referee rightly sees it as a good tackle and does not award a free-kick.

Slightly bitty end to this first half, which started so openly.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 40'

21:51 , Dom Smith

Chukwuemeka dances his way through the Celtic backline and forces a save from Schmeichel, but then Chelsea waste the following corner once again.

Chelsea 0-2 Celtic | 40'

21:49 , Dom Smith

Chelsea have had so many corners from the right side but have yielded no chances from any of them.

Celtic are winning most 50-50 battles at the moment and look much the more assured side. Concerning for Enzo Maresca watching on.

GOOOAAAALLLLL! Celtic double their lead!

21:44 , Dom Smith

This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chelsea, who are now 2-0 down.

Ralston finds O’Riley with a slid pass. The scorer of the first turns provider by squaring for Kyogo to slot into an empty net. Chelsea in serious trouble now.

WHAT A SAVE

21:40 , Dom Smith

Superb stop by Sanchez, who stops a certain goal from point-blank range as Maeda squares for Kyogo but the latter can’t score with the goal gaping.

Celtic are carving Chelsea open at will.

Chelsea 0-1 Celtic | 26'

21:36

Body language from Chelsea’s players has just dropped since they went behind. It looks to have shocked a few of them. No wonder, really. They were dominating proceedings until that point.

The players are heading for a water break.

GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLL CELTIC!

21:30 , Dom Smith

Celtic work a short corner to perfection. Matt O’Riley picks up the ball just inside the box and caresses it past Sanchez, curling into the far corner. Lovely goal.

Chelsea’s unconvincing start to pre-season has followed them into their second game...

Celtic 0-0 Chelsea | 18'

21:28 , Dom Smith

Chelsea beginning to engage in a rather more patient attacking approach, loitering on the edge of the Celtic box and waiting for the right moment to pounce.

But Celtic are a threat on the break and James Forest forces Sanchez into a save with a decent run and strike.

Celtic 0-0 Chelsea | 12'

21:23 , Dom Smith

Hatate has a go from distance and it’s a fine strike. Sanchez tracks it all the way, though, and parries well. Couple of chances for Celtic in quick succession.

Celtic 0-0 Chelsea | 9'

21:19 , Dom Smith

Celtic break the lines and have space out wide on the left with Reece James nowhere to be seen. Kyogo fires on goal but is denied by a strong save down to his right by Sanchez’s leg.

An open start to this match.

HOW HAS IT NOT GONE IN?

21:18 , Dom Smith

From Madueke’s square ball, Schmeichel saves with his feet from Nkunku from close in. Then Chukwuemeka somehow can’t force it in and is blocked on the line by a well-placed Celtic defender.

The ball is then finally cleared but Chelsea, really, should be ahead.

Celtic 0-0 Chelsea | 4'

21:15 , Dom Smith

Decent chance for Nkunku, who nods on goal. But summer signing Kasper Schmeichel is equal to it and pushes it clear. There was good play by Mudryk in the build-up too.

Chelsea have started strongly.

Celtic 0-0 Chelsea | 3'

21:13 , Dom Smith

Maresca favouring a 4-2-3-1 system again for Chelsea. Reece James is at right-back, with Levi Colwill operating down the left.

Kick-off

21:11 , Dom Smith

Not before time, we’re finally underway!

Here are the players

21:07 , Dom Smith

The players are out in the Indiana sunshine and kick-off will follow shortly.

Slight delay

21:02 , Dom Smith

We’ll be slightly delayed for kick-off in Indiana, with neither set of players yet to take to the pitch.

Kick-off fast approaching

20:54 , Dom Smith

Just over five minutes until we’re underway now in Indiana between Chelsea and Celtic.

Warm-up

20:44 , Dom Smith

Chelsea players are out and warming up at the Notre Dame Stadium.

Standard Sport prediction

20:34

Chelsea made a trudging start to pre-season against Wrexham. Celtic, meanwhile, have hammered DC United and stunned Manchester City.

But this Blues XI is a more experienced team than the City line-up that day, and Chelsea should have enough to beat the Scottish champions.

Prediction: 2-1 Chelsea.

Celtic starting line-up

20:18

Celtic (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; McGregor, O’Riley; Hatate, Forrest, Maeda; Kyogo

Chelsea starting XI

20:08 , Dom Smith

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill; Lavia, Chukwuemeka; Nkunku, Madueke, Mudryk; Guiu

Another start for Lavia then, as he works up match minutes ahead of the new season. The Belgian was so unfortunate last season due to injury.

Also another run-out for Nkunku, who you get the feeling will be a key player this term for Maresca’s men. And Marc Guiu, who put in an impressive performance on his debut against Wrexham, is trusted up front once more.

Forgotten Chelsea defender has contract terminated

20:01 , Dom Smith

Chelsea have just announced the termination of Malang Sarr’s contract after the defender agreed to join Lens.

The 25-year-old former France youth international made just 21 first-team appearances in four years with the Blues.

During that time, he took loan spells with Porto, Porto B and Monaco.

On Friday, Lens announced the signing of Sarr on a two-season contract, including the option to extend his contract for a further season.

Sarr played for France at every age group bar the seniors and was tipped for greatness but struggled to make an impression at Chelsea after joining them from Nice in 2020.

A statement from Chelsea on Saturday evening read: “Chelsea Football Club and Malang Sarr have agreed to terminate the defender’s contract.

“The Frenchman departs Stamford Bridge having made 21 appearances since joining in August 2020. Sarr spent time on loan at Porto and Monaco during his time at the club.

“We wish Malang all the best for the future.”

Chelsea vs Celtic team news

19:43 , Dom Smith

Robert Sanchez is expected to start in goal after Djordje Petrovic stayed in London to nurse a minor injury. Romeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana both played against Wrexham as they look to build-up match fitness after injury-hit seasons.

Celtic are not thought to be carrying any fresh injury concerns at this stage.

Celtic in fine form

19:32 , Dom Smith

Celtic head into this friendly in excellent shape, having played twice and won twice since returning from their holidays.

First came a 4-0 thrashing of Wayne Rooney’s former MLS side DC United. Then, on Wednesday, came an impressive 4-3 win over an admittedly experimental Manchester City side, but one which nevertheless included Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish.

Chelsea pre-season recap

19:11

Chelsea began their pre-season tour of the United States on Thursday with a 2-2 draw against League One side Wrexham.

Christopher Nkunku scored the first goal of the Enzo Maresca era, with Lesley Ugochukwu - voted man of the match - adding the second.

The match at California’s Levi’s Stadium was friendly in name only, with a brawl breaking out between Levi Colwill and James McClean when the Chelsea defender felt aggrieved at a late challenge from the former Premier League stalwart.

Kick-off time

19:00 , Dom Smith

The match kicks off at 4pm local time, which is 9pm BST. It takes place at Indiana’s Notre Dame Stadium.

How to watch Chelsea vs Celtic on TV

18:48 , Dom Smith

TV channel and live stream: Chelsea’s official website and app will have live coverage of the game, with a match pass costing £4.99.

You can also catch the action live via Celtic TV’s pay-per-view service at a cost of £8.99 for a game pass. Kick-off is at 4pm local time, which is 9pm BST.

Live blog: Follow the game live in its entirety with Standard Sport’s live match blog right here!

Good evening

18:37 , Dom Smith

Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea’s pre-season friendly against Scottish champions Celtic in Indiana.

The Blues will be hoping for the first win of their United States tour, having drawn 2-2 with Wrexham in the first match of their tour.

Stay with us as we count down to kick-off between Chelsea and Celtic, where we’ll have live text commentary of all the action!