Jul 16, 2016 1:53:00 PM
The Italian coach oversaw his first game in charge of the Premier League side, but goals from Joelinton and Tomi Correa saw the Austrians emerge victorious.
Chelsea started the Antonio Conte era with a disappointing 2-0 preseason friendly defeat at Rapid Vienna on Saturday.
The Italian was chosen as the full-time successor to Jose Mourinho, who was sacked in December, with Guus Hiddink having led Chelsea to a 10th-place finish as interim boss during a disappointing Premier League title defense last season.
The former Italy boss, lacking several first-team regulars due to their participation at Euro 2016, witnessed his side make a losing start to his tenure.