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Chelsea sank 1-0 to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in a friendly pre-season match on Friday.
Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao scored the winning lead two minutes from the end of the match.
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Chelsea suffered a surprise loss against Kawasaki Frontale
Pre-season results do not normally mean much to the managers, but Frank Lampard may have been a little concerned about the lack of chances created by the Blues.
Lampard had an experienced starting lineup at the Nissan Stadium with senior players like Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz and Marcos Alonso in defense.
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Pedro started for Chelsea against Kawasaki Frontale
New permanent rookie Mateo Kovacic played alongside Jorginho in the middle of the field while Pedro also started.
N'Golo Kante was not fit enough to even enter Japan while Kepa Arrizabalaga and Tammy Abraham missed the match due to illness.
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Mason Mount and Pedro had opportunities in the first period, but did not score on penalties.
The Lampard players took an hour to get their first shot on goal.
Kenedy and Olivier Giroud were denied by goalkeeper Shoto Arai before Damiao scored the winner.
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Christian Pulisic of Chelsea lost his 64th-minute strike in the 64th minute to replace Mason Mount.
Lampard hopes to have a much better performance on his side when he faces Barcelona at Saitama Stadium in Japan on Tuesday.
It will be their last match before returning to England for a friendly match with Reading on July 28th.
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