Chelsea v Borussia Dortmund live stream: Team news and latest quotes plus streaming details

Fresh from their Premier League Summer Series triumph, Chelsea’s United States tour continues when they face Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the early hours of Thursday morning.

The Blues have enjoyed a successful trip to the States with wins over Wrexham, Brighton and Hove Albion and Fulham sitting alongside an eventful draw with Newcastle United as Mauricio Pochettino’s men have enjoyed a productive start to their preparations for the new Premier League season.

Now all focus turns towards their final pre-season friendly of an impressive summer and taking the next step to what they hope will be a successful season in a number of competitions.

Where and when does the game take place?

Chelsea will face the Bundesliga giants at the 61,500 capacity Soldier Field, home of NFL side Chicago Bears and MLS club Chicago Fire. The game will take place at 1.30am (BST) on Thursday 3rd August.

What is the latest team news ahead of the game?

Chelsea will definitely be without French defender Wesley Fofana after he underwent surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury last week. Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile are both missing as they continue to work their way back from injury.

Dortmund are without Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck and Julien Duranville.

What has Mauricio Pochettino said about the game?

Speaking after the friendly win against Fulham on Sunday, the Blues boss said: “It is a busy time but I think we are doing a good job, the players and the staff.

“It has been a busy four games in a very short period of time and now we play in Chicago against Dortmund and we need to continue. We keep going and prepare the team to arrive in the best condition for the Premier League.”

How to watch the game?

The entire game will be broadcast live on the club’s official website and their ‘The 5th Stand’ app. 5th Stand is Chelsea’s official app and can be downloaded for free on IOS and Android.