CHELSEA failed to beat Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim in their latest pre-season friendly.

And it came at a cost with two defenders going off injured.

Liam Delap fired home two penalties Credit: Getty

The performance from a second-string XI will not have given Xabi Alonso much confidence Credit: Getty

The Blues shockingly fell behind early before Liam Delap equalised with an emphatic penalty.

Xabi Alonso’s men took the lead in the second half through yet another Delap spot-kick.

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But the hosts equalised for 2-2 through a deflected free-kick.

However, it got worse for Chelsea again when Gabriel Slonina could not stop a low strike with four minutes to go.

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But a flukey own goal in the 89th minute rescued a 3-3 draw.

Mamadou Sarr – who pulled up in the warm-up – and Aaron Anselmino both suffered injuries in Malaysia.

More to follow…

Estevao was back in action for the Blues Credit: Getty

Jorrel Hato and Pedro Neto were among the first-teamers in the stands Credit: Getty

Chelsea faced a far sterner test than many were expecting Credit: Getty

Tensions bubbled throughout the 90 minutes between the two sides Credit: Getty