Seesaw draw in Malaysia gives Xabi Alonso food for thought at Chelsea

Chelsea drew 3-3 with Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) in a pre-season friendly, with Liam Delap scoring twice from the penalty spot. New manager Xabi Alonso made 11 changes for the match, having fielded a strong lineup in a win over Milan just 24 hours earlier. Chelsea, who finished 10th in the Premier League last season, begin their 2024-25 campaign against Fulham on 24 August.