Chelsea captain John Terry has claimed that their Community Shield defeat to Arsenal may act as a wake-up call ahead of the new season.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored the only goal of the game as Arsene Wenger finally beat a team managed by Jose Mourinho, and Terry admits that the loss hurt.
He is quoted as saying by The Guardian: "It was a different atmosphere in the dressing room afterwards. We haven't lost many at Wembley. With that in mind, it's maybe the boost we needed and we go again for the season.
"It could be a blessing in disguise for us – a wake-up call. We have experience in the squad. We have the character. It's going to be even tougher this year."
Chelsea start the defence of their Premier League title against Swansea City.
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Charlie Bennett
Charlie Bennett
