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Chelsea vs Celtic: Live score, team news and updates as Enzo Maresca makes two changes for second game in charge of the Blues - after disappointing 2-2 draw with Wrexham

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Another PL scalp for Celtic?

Oh, they would love to get one over on another English side.

Celtic have already beaten Manchester City in a seven-goal thriller that you just couldn't take your eyes off.

If they play like that again, I just feel they may have too much for Chelsea.

But it's pre-season, so who knows. All fun and games!

 Celtic's Luis Palma celebrates as he scores to make it 4-3 during a pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Celtic at Kenan Stadium, on July 23, 2024, in North Carolina, USA.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Maresca seeking first win

It's only his second game to be fair.

But Enzo Maresca will be keen on getting his first win as Blues manager in the books.

The Wrexham draw was not the best (that's being polite), but there were still glimmers of what Maresca ball is.

They will want to show more than glimmers today.

 Enzo Maresca, Head Coach of Chelsea yells instructions from the bench during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Wrexham at Levi's Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Celtic Team News - Schmeichel STARTS

Kasper Schmeichel starts in goal yet again for Celtic.

Just like Enzo Maresca, Brendan Rodges makes two changes to his side that beat Manchester City.

Cameron Carter-Vickers and James Forrest are in.

Brendan Rodgers

Chelsea Team News - Mudryk STARTS

Well then, here you go!

Enzo Maresca makes just the two changes from the side that started in the 2-2 draw with Wrexham.

Wesley Fofana and Mykhailo Mudryk both come into the team, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Tyrique George dropping to the bench.

I can't lie, I thought there would be more changes...

Blues arrive in Notre Dame

It looks blooming boiling in Indiana, doesn't it?

Hopefully Chelsea and Celtic have both brought the sun cream, especially the Scots...

The Blues have now arrived at the Notre Dame Stadium, and somehow Enzo Maresca is sporting to a zip-up hoodie.

Which of these stars will be starting?

We will let you know in just a moments time.

 Chelsea's Ben Chilwell arrives during a Pre-Season Friendly between Chelsea and Celtic at Notre Dame Stadium, on July 27, 2024, in Indiana, USA. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

 Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca arrives during a Pre-Season Friendly between Chelsea and Celtic at Notre Dame Stadium, on July 27, 2024, in Indiana, USA. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

 Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku  arrives during a Pre-Season Friendly between Chelsea and Celtic at Notre Dame Stadium, on July 27, 2024, in Indiana, USA. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

British battle in Indiana

Oh, we have a cracker for you this evening.

Yes, it's only pre-season. But it's not often you get to see Chelsea and Celtic face off.

While it may be a friendly, both huge British sides will not treat it like one when they come to blows.

Enzo Maresca is seeking his first win as Chelsea boss in his second match in charge.

Meanwhile, Celtic would love to take the scalp of a major English side.

I can't wait any longer, let's get this show on the road.

 A general view during a Pre-Season Friendly between Chelsea and Celtic at Notre Dame Stadium, on July 27, 2024, in Indiana, USA. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

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