Turin, 10 August. (LaPresse) – Milan lost 4-1 against Chelsea in a friendly match played at Stamford Bridge. It was an uphill battle for the Rossoneri, with young Coubis first unlucky with an own goal that broke the deadlock in the 5th minute and then, in the 18th minute, leaving his teammates down to ten men after bringing down Joao Pedro as he was bearing down on goal. In the meantime, Joao Pedro had doubled the lead shortly before. Down by two goals and a man down for over an hour, Allegri's team suffered from the pace and play of the Club World Cup winners, who made it three in the 22nd minute of the second half with a penalty from Delap. Milan reduced the deficit shortly afterwards through Fofana, set up by Saelemaekers, but in the final stages, the Blues made it four, with Delap again punishing a distracted Rossoneri defence. Luka Modric made his debut, coming on for Ricci at half-time.