Baba Rahman and Christian Atsu play in Conte's first game which ends in defeat

In what showed to be a strong Chelsea line-up for the game, Black Stars defender Baba Rahman was handed a start at left-back partnering captain of the side John Terry, Papy Djilobodji and Branislav Ivanovic at the back of defence.

Chelsea also had John Obi Mikel, Willian who had a great season in the last one, Nemanja Matic and Diego Costa in the starting line-up.

The Blues were however stunned as hosts Rapid Wien scored twice without reply to win the game by two goals to nil.

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Joelinton and Tomi Correa scored in either sides of the half to hand Antonio Conte his first defeat in his first game as Chelsea boss.

Christian Atsu who was on loan away at AFC Bournemouth and Malaga last season was given some playing time in the game.

The Ghanaian player replaced Victor Moses after 80 minutes of play as his Chelsea side lost their first pre-season game.