✍ Post-match ratings are coming up shortly, and here's a brief summary of what we've just seen.
Chelsea had a lot more of the ball and used it to their advantage in the first half, scoring twice - and that felt too few considering the number of chances they had.
Udinese hit back in the final minutes, with Mendy's shot-stopping concerns emerging again.
The second half started with more of the same, but the Blues failed to find the net for a long time.
As time went by, it became evident that the players are not yet 100 per cent fit as the game slowed down.
In the end, however, Chelsea found a third goal, with Hudson-Odoi providing a great cross for Mount.
Still, there's a lot to be excited about, not in the least the interplay between Mount and Sterling - as well as the excellent form shown by Kante.
🏁 Full time. Chelsea defeat Udinese 3-1.
⚽ 90' GOAL! Mason Mount settles it!
BigReeceJames, Reddit: "CHO does what CHO always does. If someone is there to finish it, he will get assists. He even managed to get Lukaku and Morata to score whilst playing alongside them and that's close to a miracle"
🔄🔄 84' Kenedy and Gilmour on for Sterling and Jorginho. A good game from Sterling, that.
WeirdScience, We Ain't Got No History: "Wasn't super excited when we signed Sterling, which was dumb of me"
Dubois, Twitter: "I’m sure this is unpopular but I really like Kenedy & think he can be a great squad player. He’s unpredictable & skilful at times. We lack that quality in our squad."
⌚ 81' Well, it's obvious now that it's a pre-season game, it slowed down a bit.
🔄 72' Subs for Chelsea. Harvey Vale, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Emerson are on for Havertz, James and Koulibaly.
⌚ 67' Another chance wasted, this time by Havertz. Kai's display has been debated by the fans.
BringingGunsToArenas, Reddit: "Yeah I no longer have any excuses for Havertz. Offside or not put the ball in the back of the net for once"
⌚ 61' Sterling hits the post!
⌚ 59' The sides exchange good moments that they could've got more from.
⌚ 55' Sterling almost scored with a backheel kick! Havertz set him up for that while taking the keeper away - but three defenders were between Raheem and the goal.
BringingGunsToArenas Essien, Reddit: "It’s impressive how all of our players lose their minds when they get in the box haha. Zero composure to play the right pass or finish"
⌚ 52' Kante tries his luck from distance again. What a lovely turn before taking a shot, Silvestri had to work.
bluecanuck, We Ain't Got No History: "Remarkable the difference in Kante when he's had a rest"
⌚ 49' Not so bad he can't keep playing, though.
⌚ 48' Havertz in pain. Not what we need.
Chels_HQ, Twitter: "Uh-oh, Havertz landed on his arm there. He looks to be in pain, this is bad."
⌚ 46' Back in it!
✍ A brief summary of the first half.
Before the final few minutes, it was as good as the Chelsea fans could've hoped for after a dismal showing against Arsenal.
The Blues were fully in control of the game and should've scored more than twice.
The front three showed some very nice interplay, but the first goal was solely an individual effort from Kante. Sterling was a bit lucky in scoring the second goal shortly afterwards.
It looked as if the Blues were a bit distracted after that, though, as the defence was non-existent when Deulofeu pulled one back - although Mendy could've played much better too.
⏸ Half-time. Chelsea are 2-1 up in Udine.
⌚ 42' Udinese pull one goal back. Some shoddy defending that, no one was near Deulofeu when he scored.
Alex Goldberg, Twitter: "A bit confused where our midfield was to stop that Udinese run…?"
JennyTellYa Mikel, Reddit: "So weak by Mendy. Push it WAY away, almost looks like he got stuck between pushing and simply catching it"
⚽ 37' GOOOOOAAAAL! STERLING! Was not the prettiest but who cares?
London Is Blue Podcast, Twitter: "Some excellent 'Never Give Up, Never Surrender' vibes from Sterling on that attack."
⌚ 36' Koulibaly slides in to stop Udinese's counterattack. Solid game for the newcomer so far.
depp05, We Ain't Got No History: "Imagine what could have been if we could have gotten KK out of Napoli, all those years ago."
⌚ 30' That was a great strike...
⌚ 22' Another link-up between Mount and Sterling leads to a good chance for Mason. Shortly, Havertz has an opportunity to score as well. All Chelsea.
ChairSoggy6394, Reddit: "Sterling is scary good. How can he already have adjusted this well? Havertz on the other hand is the most nonchalant striker in the PL."
chiefBlueCFC, The Shed End: "I am enjoying Sterling in Chelsea blue. Really happy to see Kante back with the first team again."
⚽ 20' GOOOOOAAAAAAAL! N'GOLO KANTE!
Nizaar Kinsella, Twitter: "I guess Chelsea missed him even in pre-season. What a goal. World class from Kante."
It'sTheNopeThatKills, We Ain't Got No History: "This is sorcery. A midfielder running forward and shooting? WTF is this? I hate it. Bring back stale neutral bollocks."
⌚ 20' First save of the night for Mendy, very easy for him.
⌚ 13' Mount tried to score with a light flick at the near post but was denied.
TheMenaceX, Reddit: "How tf did Mount even get that on target? I was there like Reece should've gone back post but gg"
robertnhanson, We Ain't Got No History: "This is easily the best we've looked in pre-season, which is a good sign."
⌚ 11' All Chelsea so far. Which is a nice change.
krooked13, Reddit: "Feel like we've already spent more time in the opponents' box than we did during the entire Arsenal match"
⌚ 7' Great chance for Sterling! The forward breezes past a defender after receiving the ball from Mount but fails to beat the keeper.
MarkovCocktail, Reddit: "Damn you really wanted to see Sterling score that, but my god what a great touch in the box that was. That interplay between him and Mason could be crucial this season"
⌚ 6' Havertz brought down in the box, but the referee ignores it.
CFCMod_, Twitter: "Even the opposition thought it was a penalty"
⌚ 1' Kick-off! Come on you Blues!
☝ Worth mentioning that the two sides will play another training match on Saturday morning.
Kovacic, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Bettinelli, Gallagher, Chilwell, Ziyech, Sarr and Broja have travelled with the squad to Italy but are not in the squad for today's game. That means they are likely to play tomorrow.
👉 In case you missed it, here's Chelsea's squad for the game.
Starting XI: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly; James, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Havertz, Sterling
Subs: Kepa, Emerson, Kenedy, Gilmour, Hudson-Odoi, Vale.
👋 Hello and welcome to Dacia Arena! Today, Chelsea are finishing their pre-season with a friendly against Serie A side Udinese.
It may not be an official game, but Thomas Tuchel and fans will look for a response on the players' part after a 4-0 humbling against Arsenal.
