New signings Michy Batshuayi and N'Golo Kante were unveiled in front of fans during an open training session at Stamford Bridge.
Supporters were invited to watch players in action, with 5,000 tickets sold, ahead of the Blues' opening Premier League game against London rivals West Ham at home on Monday August 15.
New manager Antonio Conte addressed supporters during a Q&A session from the pitch - while players including captain John Terry, Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa were put through their paces wearing fluorescent yellow training strips.
CHELSEA PRE-SEASON
16 July: Rapid Vienna - lost 2-0
20 July: WAC RZ Pellets - won 3-0
27 July: Liverpool - won 1-0
30 July: Real Madrid - lost 3-2
3 August: AC Milan - won 3-1
7 August: Werder Bremen - won 4-2
Although the Blues remain active in the transfer market, Kante - signed from Premier League champions Leicester for £30million - and £33million Belgium striker Batshuayi have been the club's only arrivals under Conte.
The former champions are still hoping to strengthen their squad and have looked at alternative options to Napoli centre back Kalidou Koulibaly with the Italian side unwilling to sell until they find a replacement.
Conte is considering Sunderland's Lamine Kone as a back-up choice if he cannot secure a move for Koulibaly.
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