Chelsea's pre-season preparations have taken a concerning turn after the club lost 1-0 to Juventus in a friendly on Wednesday, marking back-to-back defeats ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Edon Zhegrova was the difference-maker, rifling home the only goal in the 68th minute with a strike of genuine quality that Xabi Alonso's side had no answer to.

The result comes just days after Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, leaving Alonso's squad with consecutive pre-season losses to reflect on as the new season draws closer.