Updated On: 11 August, 2021 08:06 AM IST | Belfast (Northern Ireland) | AFP
Chelsea manager keen to kick off new season with silverware when UCL holders face Europa winners Villarreal in UEFA Super Cup clash tonight

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso (left) and Callum Hudson-Odoi during a training session recently. Pic/Getty Images
Chelsea will aim to start the new season as they ended the last with more silverware when the European champions face Europa League winners Villarreal in the UEFA Super Cup here on Wednesday.
Thomas Tuchel’s stunning impact since taking charge of the Blues in January has raised expectations for Chelsea to challenge in all competitions this season, particularly with Romelu Lukaku on the verge of returning to Stamford Bridge for a club record fee of 97 million pounds (Rs 1.005).