In the Blues’ last summer outing, £50million Sterling found the back of the net in Italy just before the break. 4 Raheem Sterling scored his first Chelsea goal in unconventional styleCredit: Getty 4 N’Golo Kante opened the scoring for the BluesCredit: Getty 4 Mason Mount completed the win late in Credit: Getty Another new signing – £35m defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli – also made his first start. N’Golo Kante scored the first goal on his return, having missed his club’s tour of the USA due to his vaccination, while Mason Mount finished in the third. Former Watford striker Gerard Deulofeu scored a short-range goal after a mistake by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. But Chelsea are finally back to winning ways under manager Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea ended their pre-season tour of the US on a low note after being hammered 4-0 by Arsenal. Tuchel also accused his players of not committing themselves both mentally and physically. But the west Londoners are back on the winning side ahead of their first Premier League opener against Everton next Saturday. Chelsea fielded their strongest line-up with three backs, the new Koulibaly with Thiago Silva and remote skipper Cesar Azpilicueta. PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW FREE WITH £100,000 PRIZE MONEY Italy international Jorginho and Mount also started in midfield with Kai Havertz up top. The second half included Harvey Vale, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Emerson, Billy Gilmour and Kennedy. Timo Werner, who has been linked with a move away from the club and was criticized by Tuchel, did not travel due to injury. Chelsea play Udinese on Saturday behind closed doors again, using most of their fringe players to impress Tuchel. That result came after Jules Conte snubbed Chelsea for a move to Barcelona, another blow in the transfer market for the west London club. 4 The Blues face Udinese again tomorrow behind closed doorsCredit: Getty
