Chelsea announce pre-season friendly against Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg on July 31 By Max Winters For Mailonline Published: 12:32 BST, 24 May 2019 | Updated: 12:32 BST, 24 May 2019 Viewcomments Chelsea have announced they will play Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg in a pre-season friendly this summer. The Premier League side will travel to the 30,000-capacity Red Bull Arena on July 31, with a kick-off time yet to be confirmed. It will give Maurizio Sarri's squad a chance to play against fellow Champions League opposition ahead of the new campaign. The friendly will follow the club's trip to Japan, where they will play against J League winners Kawasaki Frontale in Yokohama on July 19. Chelsea also meet Barcelona in Saitama on July 23. Chelsea will play Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg in a pre-season friendly this summer Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility