Football: Chelsea arrive in Bangkok to start week-long training for friendlies in Asia

Chelsea football Manager Jose Mourinho (centre) talks with players before giving a traditional greeting after arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Friday, July 12, 2013. Chelsea football team will play an exhibition match agai
Chelsea football Manager Jose Mourinho (centre) talks with players before giving a traditional greeting after arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Friday, July 12, 2013. Chelsea football team will play an exhibition match against Singha All-Star XI at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on July 17, 2013. -- PHOTO: AFP

Chelsea have arrived in Bangkok on Friday to begin their Asia tour.

Jose Mourinho's side will take part in a week-long training and attend coaching clinics in the local community before the first match of the tour next Wednesday.

After that the Blues will play further games in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.

The travelling Chelsea squad: Petr Cech, Mark Schwarzer, Jamal Blackman, Branislav Ivanovic, John Terry, Gary Cahill, Tomas Kalas, Ashley Cole, Ryan Bertrand, Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, Josh McEachran, Marco van Ginkel, Ramires, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Victor Moses, Andre Schurrle, Demba Ba, Romelu Lukaku, Sam Walker, Nathaniel Chalobah, Lucas Piazon, Islam Feruz.

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