- The bleak hot dog meal at Servette will set Chelsea fans back around £7.20
- Supporters claim the grim food ‘violates the Geneva Convention’
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Chelsea fans can look forward to food that is ‘worse than prison food’ when they travel to Servette. And they can expect a hefty hit to their wallets due to the problems with their taste buds.
The Swiss side welcome Chelsea on August 29 after reaching the Europa Conference League play-offs against Braga in the Europa League.
Enzo Maresca’s men must win the two-day competition if they want to qualify for the group stage of this season’s European Championship.
Discovering new grounds is one of the great joys of football, but Blues fans should brace themselves for a disappointing hot dog costing around £7.20.
Culinary critics were in an uproar after spotting the meaty masterpiece on infamous social media account FootyScran.
Fans have ripped up an image of the ‘prison food’ on offer at Chelsea’s club Servette
Chelsea travel to the Swiss side in the Europa Conference League on August 29
“I’ve seen prisons with better food,” one fan wrote on X.
“I’m pretty sure this is a violation of the Geneva Convention,” joked another.
“The Swiss must also have neutral taste. I’d rather eat one of their watches,” said one.
‘For £7.20 you’d expect two slices of bread,’ said another.
One of them simply said, “This food made me sad.”
If it’s at all satisfying, the hot dog in the photo comes with a small slice of bread and a sachet of ketchup.
At Stamford Bridge, fans who arrive within 30 minutes of the turnstiles opening can take advantage of an early bird offer of £3.50 – less than half the price of the Servette ramp.
Chelsea get off to a hectic start to the season, with games against Servette on August 22 and 29, within a two-week period in which they play five matches.
One fan had a generous portion of chips, but was unhappy with his crinkled hot dog
Chelsea will play five games in 14 days thanks to their European adventure
The Blues open their Premier League campaign at home to Manchester City on Sunday, take on Wolves before the European fixtures and welcome Crystal Palace just three days after the return leg in Switzerland.
Fortunately, their squad is large enough to allow them to compete on multiple fronts: at last count, there are 43 stars in the first team.
And if reports are true, they could add another one in the form of Jadon Sancho.
According to reports, the Blues are willing to make a move for the Manchester United star, either on a permanent transfer or a loan, according to Fussball.news.