Chelsea meets Internazionale Milan on Thursday in the International Champions Cup. The match begins at 8 p.m. ET. Watch the live stream HERE.
The trio of friendlies that each team will play in the tournament helps shake off any rust before the season begins. Rumors, however, seem to overshadow the tournament for Chelsea, LatinosPost reports.
David Luiz is the subject of a transfer rumor to Barcelona. He isn't focused on the talk and denied the rumor.
"My objective is to be happy and this is possible playing always in a team that controls the ball," Luiz said, via LatinosPost. "Barcelona is the team that has developed the best football in the last few years. I know Barca were interested in my services in the past but now I do not have any news."
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is also involved in a transfer rumor. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hasn't been shy about targeting Rooney, who's a backup striker for United.
"Any player that wants to go to the World Cup, if they are a second choice at their club, then they're in trouble, they're in trouble," Mourinho said a few weeks ago, via LatinosPost. "This is a crucial year for that and many national team coaches are worried because they want players to play regularly for their teams."
Chelsea is reportedly willing to offer nearly 40 million pounds for Rooney, but Manchester United has denied any intention of transferring the forward.
Rosters (via Weaintgotnohistory.com):
Chelsea: Petr Cech, Mark Schwarzer, Henrique Hilario, Jamal Blackman, Branislav Ivanovic, Ashley Cole, David Luiz, Cesar Aazpilicueta, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Ryan Bertrand, Michael Essien, Ramires, Frank Lampard, John Obi Mikel, Marco van Ginkel, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata, Oscar, Victor Moses, Andre Schurrle, Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Demba Ba.
Inter: Samir Handanovic, Luca Castellazzi, Juan Pablo Carrizo, Matias Silvestre, Jonathan, Javier Zanetti, Juan, Marco Andreolli, Hugo Campagnaro, Walter Samuel, Andrea Ranocchia, Cristian Chivu, Alvaro Pereira, Ibrahima Mbaye, Yuto Nagatomo, Ezequiel Schelotto, Mateo Kovacic, Ricardo Alvarez, Fredy Guarin, Gaby Mudingayi, Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Esteban Cambiasso, Joel Obi, Ishak Belfodil, Rodrigo Palacio, Mauro Icardi, Diego Milito.
