Chelsea training cut short due to ‘impossible’ heat in Philadelphia

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Enzo Maresca said scorching conditions in Philadelphia have made it almost impossible for Chelsea to train before facing Esperance on Tuesday night.

Chelsea's head coach had no desire to make his players expend too much energy as they prepared on Monday for their final game in Group D in temperatures of 36C at Subaru Park. The session was shorter than usual and staff tried to cool the squad down by putting fans and water sprays on the pitch.