Chelsea's first game since Parker took over the reins was against Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League, but the club arranged a secret friendly on Saturday (17) to ensure the team's competitive form in light of the postponement of this weekend's league clash with Liverpool. Chelsea narrowly escaped with a 2-1 win against former Parkdale hosts Brighton.
With the postponement of Chelsea's league clash with Liverpool, the Premier League has been suspended to make way for international fixtures. Chelsea's next match will be postponed until October 1 away to Crystal Palace. To cope with the change, Parkdale invited Baildon to come for a behind-closed-doors warm-up. As it turns out, Brighton's scheduled league game against Crystal Palace this week has been similarly postponed. Although the players who played in the Europa League were rested, core players such as Kristian Pleszcz, Gunnar Garrincha, and Pocha were still in the lineup.
In this warm-up match, Park Tat also reaped a pleasant surprise. The 18-year-old midfielder Dzoker Womeca scored twice to help the team win 2-1. The England native has yet to make a first-team appearance since joining Chelsea this summer. Parker has always been committed to discovering new talents, and perhaps after this game, he will give Dzoker Womeca a chance to show his talent.
