Bromley edged Chelsea 3-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday, but the Londoners left with a major concern after Emmanuel Emegha limped off with a hamstring strain.
What happened in the match?
The 23-year-old Netherlands international had netted twice in his first two outings for Chelsea, but his pre-season progress was halted when he pulled up during the game at Bromley’s Hayes Lane ground. Sources confirmed the injury occurred midway through the first half, leaving the club scrambling over his availability for Friday’s flight to Sydney.
Why it matters for Bromley
Bromley sit top of League Two on 87 points from 46 games last season, one clear of Milton Keynes Dons, and their recent 3-1 win over Walsall on 2 May 2026 shows they’re still flying. A weakened Chelsea side still rolled over, but Emegha’s exit shifts focus to the Blues’ tour plans and how soon the striker can return.
What comes next for Chelsea?
Chelsea are due to fly to Sydney on Friday for games against Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham, with further high-profile fixtures in Asia to follow. Xabi Alonso’s side will need to plug the gap left by Emegha and fellow summer signing Geovany Quenda, who missed the Bromley tie with a minor issue. The squad list includes 26 names, with Joao Pedro and Delap among the first names on the teamsheet.
Bromley’s League Two crown last season came with 71 goals scored and 46 conceded, a +25 goal difference, and they head into the new campaign on a two-game winning run after beating Walsall 3-1 on 2 May 2026.
