Jase 43,479 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/chelsea-ditch-summer-tour-to-avoid-post-world-cup-burnout-as-rivals-head-to-the-usa-9189625.htmlChelsea will not go on a lucrative tour this summer to ensure their squad avoid burn-out next season.In the last three years the Blues have been to the United States and Asia but Standard Sport understands that with a shorter close season due to the World Cup they have decided to play a series of one-off games in Europe instead.Trips to North America and South East Asia have been financially rewarding and given Chelsea a great opportunity to increase their global fanbase.Last year Chelsea went to both continents, playing seven matches and covering more than 23,000 miles.But with the majority of their squad involved in the World Cup in Brazil, which will also delay holidays and the date players report back for training, a lighter schedule is being planned.They did the same thing after the World Cup in 2010, with games against Crystal Palace, Ajax, Frankfurt and Hamburg before they played Manchester United in the Community Shield.An announcement on Chelsea’s pre-season is expected later this month but with the club leading the Premier League by seven points, there is a possibility they will be involved in the annual encounter at Wembley again.Chelsea will hope that by staying in Europe they can gain an advantage over their rivals who are still going on tours this summer. Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool are all competing in the International Champions Cup in the United States, which Chelsea played in last summer.Tottenham are also off to the States in July to play friendlies against Seattle Sounders and Chicago Fire. Arsenal have yet to announce their pre-season plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I believe, it was a very smart decision. Stay in Europe & play here.Even though, these tours are financially lucrative, but if Chelsea can progress further in the CL, plenty of money is coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinAshburner 1,270 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I am very happy with this decision Chelsea FC have made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 good decision ... they will have clocked up enough Air miles in any case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boshman 1,073 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Wise move. It's not very often you can say that about the Chelsea hierarchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Good. No burn out. And more importantly no travelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Horrible, how will we cope with FFP now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodIsBlue 291 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Horrible, how will we cope with FFP now?Winning, hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,492 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 squad will benefit. i wonder if this is Mourinho's decisionedit: looks like there was no tour even after 2010 wc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Winning, hopefully. That was a joke mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I can definitely see oscar needing some rest after the WC, he looks tired as he is now. Great decision by Chelsea, just some local friendlies if possible to shake off the rustiness for those who won't be going to the WC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Wouldn't it kinda make sense to have a pre-season tour in USA considering most of the team will be in Brazil anyway, rather than them come back from Brazil to be ferried all over Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Wouldn't it kinda make sense to have a pre-season tour in USA considering most of the team will be in Brazil anyway, rather than them come back from Brazil to be ferried all over Europe?shouldnt the players have some well earned vacation after the world cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 shouldnt the players have some well earned vacation after the world cup?I hear Florida is nice that time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Good news this is. We also have to remember these players, all players in fact travel a hell of a lot during the season and some having families do not get quality time with them as they would like. The WC proceeds this season and players will once again be tested to the maximum, not only physically but mentally and whilst some families maybe there there is no place like home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samzilla 517 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Noooooo. Missed my chance to see Chelsea irl in Seattle by only a few months in 2012, and they didn't come to the west coast last year. Still waiting for my chance to see them live. Hopefully next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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