Emiliano Martinez: The Argentina goalkeeper was lucky to not be punished after taking too lengthy over a goal-kick and conceding a nook. He additionally made various saves, though none proved notably demanding. Martinez was later carried off on a stretcher after a collision with Jarrad Branthwaite in worrying scenes. 6
Josh Acheampong: Acheampong seemed a menace going ahead however was booked for a late problem on Grealish within the first half. 6
Maxence Lacroix: Considered one of Lacroix’s greatest performances since becoming a member of Chelsea. He noticed a header from a nook cleared off the road and defended impressively all through. 7
Levi Colwill: A comparatively quiet afternoon for the centre-back, who was not often troubled defensively. 6
Pedro Neto: The Portugal winger scored 43 seconds after the restart after threatening shortly earlier than half-time with a long-range effort. He was concerned in a lot of Chelsea’s attacking play however picked up a unnecessary reserving for dissent. Neto took his second within the ninetieth nicely after a blocked free-kick landed at his ft contained in the field. 8
Jordan Henderson: Influential all through, contributing in all areas of the pitch. His set-piece supply was robust and he additionally noticed a shot blocked. 7
Moises Caicedo: Relished the bodily battle in midfield and got here near scoring with an excellent first-time volley that struck the crossbar simply earlier than half-time. 7
Jorrel Hato: The Dutch defender, Chelsea’s solely change from final week’s win, offered the help for Neto’s first purpose and was composed in possession. 7
Cole Palmer: A comparatively quiet show by his requirements, though he seemed harmful every time he bought on the ball. He examined the goalkeeper early on and later lifted an ingenious effort over the bar. 6
Morgan Rogers: The club-record signing confirmed his aggressive edge all through. His intelligent backheel performed a key function within the build-up to Chelsea’s purpose. 7
Joao Pedro: A uncommon subdued efficiency from the Brazilian, who had loved a superb run of type coming into the match. Pedro squandered a superb likelihood to seal victory within the 86th minute. 5
Subs:
Mike Penders (on 74, Martinez): In lower than optimum circumstances, the younger Belgian goalkeeper got here on for his Premier League debut for an injured Martinez. Penders made a superb punch from a cross together with his first motion within the 84th minute however flapped on the subsequent one earlier than making a easy save. 6
Marco Palestra (on 90+1, Hato)
Danny Welbeck (on 90+1, Joao Pedro)
Romeo Lavia (on 90+1, Caicedo)
Geovany Quenda (on 90+11, Neto)
Subs not used: Fofana, Barco, Nicoll-Jazuli, Estevao, Quenda