This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
Frank Lampard, the newly appointed Chelsea manager, is set to face his biggest test yet in his managerial career. The 41-year-old Englishman will lead the west London club in a friendly match against Spanish giants Barcelona in Asia on July 23.
Chelsea has confirmed their pre-season schedule, which includes a trip to Japan and a showdown against La Liga champions Barcelona. The match will be a significant test for Lampard, who has taken over from Maurizio Sarri, who left the club to join Juventus this summer.
Despite the challenges posed by Chelsea's two-window transfer ban, imposed by FIFA, the club has already announced their pre-season fixtures. The Stamford Bridge outfit will also face Borussia Monchengladbach in a friendly match before capping off their pre-season with a UEFA Super Cup encounter against Liverpool on August 14 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Chelsea's new season curtain-raiser will be a highly anticipated match against Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on August 14 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Frank Lampard has a relatively successful debut in football management with Derby County, guiding the team to the play-off finals, where they eventually lost to Aston Villa. He has now taken over at his former club, Chelsea, in a three-year deal.
Chelsea's new season is expected to be an exciting one, with Lampard at the helm. The club's fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season, and the friendly match against Barcelona will be a great opportunity for the team to test their skills and prepare for the upcoming season.
Source: Tuko
