Pre-Season Friendlies
Jul 20, 2016 7.00pm
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  • goal Bertrand Traore 40'
  • yellowcard Branislav Ivanovic 40'
  • goal Ruben Loftus-Cheek 84'
  • goal Nathaniel Chalobah 90'

Team News: Diego Costa named in Chelsea starting XI

Diego Costa named in Chelsea starting XI

Striker Diego Costa has been named in Chelsea's starting lineup for the friendly with RZ Pellets in Austria.

Reports have suggested that the Spanish international is keen to leave Stamford Bridge, but coach Antonio Conte has selected the forward for his side's second pre-season friendly of the month.

There is an opportunity for 19-year-old Ola Aina at left-back, while Oscar and Bertrand Traore feature further forward.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who is said to have impressed his new coach during training, is only named on the bench.

RZ Pellets WAC: Kofler; Standfest, Sollbauer, Rnic, Christian; Huttenbrenner, Offenbacher, Thomas, Wernitznig; Topcagic, Prosenik

Chelsea: Begovic, Ivanovic, Terry, Djilobodji, Aina, Willian, Matic, Oscar, Moses, Traore, Diego Costa Subs: Blackman, Delac, Miazga, Hector, Chalobah, Baba Rahman, Mikel, Cuevas, Kenedy, Loftus-Cheek, Atsu, Remy

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