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title: "End of season friendly to go ahead despite possible European final"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2019-03-05T16:06:05Z"
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# End of season friendly to go ahead despite possible European final

Chelsea will still play an end-of-season friendly against New England Revolution in May if reach the Europa League final.

[As reported by the London Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea/chelsea-will-take-big-names-to-boston-for-charity-clash-against-new-england-revolution-in-may-a4083151.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1551789629), it was confirmed earlier this month that the Blues will fly out to America just days after the domestic season ends.

The game against New England Revolution will be part of a ‘Say no to anti-Semitism’ campaign, but fans have raised concerns about the timing.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/589724682.jpg)

The final game of the Premier League campaign takes place on May 12, with Chelsea firmly locked in a battle to finish inside the top four.

This year’s Europa League final will be played in Azerbaijan on May 29, a game that should Chelsea reach will require a 5000-mile round trip. Add to that the 6500-mile round trip to Boston, the Blues are left with little recovery time.

The club have promised to take a full-strength squad to the game, but that could well change if the club do make it all the way to the Europa League final.