Big game! Chelsea confirm to have Champions League trophy on display against Premier league rival
Chelsea will have the Champions League trophy on display at Stamford Bridge when they face Tottenham Hotspur in pre-season, the club has confirmed.
Thomas Tuchel’s side face Spurs on August 4 in the Mind Series and they will bring the European Cup home to their supporters in west London.
Blues fans will return to Stamford Bridge in large numbers following the relaxation of Covid restrictions.
And the club have confirmed the Champions League trophy will be in attendance following their triumph in Porto on May 29, after they beat Manchester City by a goal to nil courtesy of a first half finish from Kai Havertz to bring home their second European Cup.
Meanwhile, Last month, the German admitted: “I am pleased that my first pre-season with Chelsea contains such high-level fixtures against such top-quality opponents. Hopefully there can be plenty of fans in the stadiums.
“Derby matches against Arsenal and Tottenham cannot fail to have a competitive edge, which is what the team needs as we prepare for the season, and knowing the games will benefit charities as important as Mind and our own Foundation adds much value to the series. It is super important that looking after mental health is highlighted at this time in history.”