Chelsea TV will have full coverage of the first team's pre-season fixture against Guangzhou Pharmaceutical today.

The game kicks off live on Chelsea TV at 1pm, and there is full coverage available on Chelsea Plus as well.

Build up begins at 12.30pm; when defensive stalwart Ricardo Carvalho joins Salomon Kalou to give Chelsea's official television channel a preview on the game.

Michael Essien then talks exclusively about his new contract before Graeme Le Saux gives Blues fans an insight into the atmosphere in China with a live, pitch-side report.

Former Blue Clive Walker also joins the commentary team to offer his expert opinion on the unfolding game, which will be repeated this evening at 6pm.