Juventus secures 1-0 victory over Chelsea in pre-season friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Juventus defeated Chelsea 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on August 5, 2026. Edon Zhegrova scored the lone goal, while the team maintained a solid defensive performance with a clean sheet. Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti praised the team's unity and attitude against a strong Chelsea side. Kenan Yildiz provided the assist after returning from a knee issue, while Jonathan David was substituted after 30 minutes to manage his workload. Juventus continues to assess player fitness ahead of competitive matches this season.
- •Juventus wins 1-0 against Chelsea in Hong Kong.
- •Zhegrova scores the decisive goal for Juventus.
- •Yildiz assists despite ongoing fitness management.
- •David substituted after 30 minutes for strategic reasons.
- •Spalletti highlights team unity and resilience.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti: ‘Juventus had good attitude with Chelsea, David couldn’t do more’
"Luciano Spalletti explains the positives from Juventus beating Chelsea 1-0, updating Kenan Yildiz fitness, and why Jonathan David was hauled off. ‘He couldn’t do more.’HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUS...
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