Chelsea were without key duo Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill as they suffered defeat to Juventus in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, with both players ruled out as a precaution after picking up minor knocks. According to Football London, Palmer and Colwill were left out of the matchday squad following advice from the club’s medical staff after sustaining minor injuries during Chelsea’s demanding pre-season tour. Speaking before the Juventus match, Palmer expressed his disappointment at missing the fixture but thanked the fans for their support. Despite the absence of Palmer and Colwill, Chelsea received a boost with Mykhailo Mudryk’s return to the matchday squad. Chelsea are also expected to complete another signing before the window shuts, while Palmer and Colwill continue their recovery ahead of the start of the new Premier League season.