Enzo Fernandez was booed by some Chelsea supporters during a 3-1 pre-season win over Real Sociedad, reflecting continuing frustration over his reported desire to leave the club. Manager Xabi Alonso nevertheless showed support by allowing Fernandez to take the captain’s armband, while the match offered an early indication of Chelsea’s likely tactical approach for the season.

Morgan Rogers scored seven minutes into his Chelsea debut after joining for a club-record £117m, while Joao Pedro scored twice to continue an impressive pre-season. Pedro has now scored eight goals in seven warm-up matches, and Alonso used a 3-4-2-1 shape with Pedro leading the line and Rogers and Cole Palmer operating behind him; Sociedad’s goal came from Jon Mikel Aramburu before half-time.