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Jamie Gittens scores as Chelsea begins pre-season campaign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:55 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Jamie Gittens scores as Chelsea begins pre-season campaign

Summary

Jamie Gittens scored a goal in Chelsea's pre-season opener against Western Sydney Wanderers on July 29. The match ended in a thrilling 6-4 victory for Chelsea as they commenced the Xabi Alonso era. Gittens had a challenging first season at Chelsea, limited to 491 minutes of Premier League play due to injuries. The 21-year-old expressed optimism for a comeback, stating he feels better and is looking forward to contributing more in the upcoming season.

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•Gittens scored in a 6-4 friendly win against Western Sydney Wanderers.
•Chelsea's pre-season opener took place on July 29.
•Gittens played limited minutes last season due to injuries.
•The match was part of the beginning of Xabi Alonso's tenure at Chelsea.

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9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Gittens determined to bounce back from frustrating start to Chelsea career

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Jamie Gittens is hoping he can use pre-season as a springboard to a successful second season at Chelsea.Gittens endured a tough first year at Chelsea following his arrival from Borussia Dortmund last ...
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