Chelsea suffered a 0-2 defeat to Portsmouth in a closed friendly match held on Saturday at the club's training base in Cobham. Manager Xabi Alonso took advantage of the international break to provide valuable game time for the players who remained with the squad.
While initial reports were limited to confirming the Championship side's victory, the final score confirmed a 2-0 win for Portsmouth.
Details about Chelsea's lineup remain under wraps, with no confirmed information about who took to the pitch or the duration of play for individual players.
Among those expected to feature was Marco Palastra, as the match could have provided him with additional match fitness. However, confirmation of his participation has not been received, making it premature to draw conclusions about the readiness of players returning from injuries.
This defeat follows a tough outing for Chelsea in the Premier League against Brentford, where they faltered to a 0-3 loss prior to the international break.
The Blues are now prepping for a return to league action, with Bournemouth visiting Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 10.
