Chelsea who, drew 1-1 in Holland in midweek should have shook off any jetlag following their stint in the US.
Players are talking of feeling tired, but hopefully that's just the effects of constant travelling.
John Terry won't play to pretect his toe, but I'm assured he wants to be part of the action. As for El Arjen Robben, well, that's anybody's guess.
It's off to Denmark early next week for another spot of shooting practice before the big match on Sunday, August 5.
Yes, it's our old friends Manchester United in the Community Shield.
C'mon the Blues