Premier League giants Chelsea secured their deserved place in the top four this season after a fairly comfortable 2-0 victory over an extremely fluent and disciplined Wolverhampton Wanderers side. The fixture started in incredibly drab fashion, and it wasn’t until the final stages of the first-half that things began to heat up. Much to the home side’s credit, they produced two goals within the space of two minutes prior to the half-time whistle to shell-shock the Wolves back-line. Some staunch defending in the final stages ensured that the Blues finished the season in fourth place with top level European football to look forward to next season.
Here Are The Chelsea Player Ratings Vs Wolverhampton Wanderers:
Chelsea Player Ratings Vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Willy Caballero – 6
The veteran stopper wasn’t called into action on too many occasions throughout the ninety but did make a couple of smart saves along the way. Looked assured in between the sticks.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7
The Spaniard was alternating between the centre-half and full-back role tonight depending on the Blues’ immediate requirement. Made some good forays forward and defended well too.
Antonio Rudiger – 6
The German international had a couple of extremely shaky moments in the first half where his individual errors could’ve let to Wolves opening the scoring. Pressed the ball quite aggressively though.
Kurt Zouma – 7
The Frenchman put in a remarkably composed yet dominant display at the heart of Blues’ defence as he dealt with a majority of the away’s side crosses. Moved the ball around with confidence.
Reece James – 6.5
The Englishman wasn’t at his usual explosive best as he didn’t allow the Wolves forwards too many avenues to work the ball into at the back. Delivered some neat crosses in attack as well.
Jorginho – 6.5
The Italian put in a disciplined shift in the Chelsea engine room tonight as he sprung balls around all over the pitch. Played a quick pass to release Pulisic ahead of the Blues’ second goal in the first half.
Mateo Kovacic – 7.5
The Croatian was sublime with the ball at his feet in midfield once again, barring a couple of isolated incidents. Looked supremely comfortable in his role and made multiple defensive contributions too.
Marcos Alonso – 6.5
The Spanish speedster spent a majority of the fixture in the Wolves half, but did track back and help cover when required to. Didn’t deliver his usual quality down the flank, but worked extremely hard.
Christian Pulisic – 6.5
The American speedster struggled to get into the game as the Wolves back-line were quick to step up whenever he picked up possession. Tried to make attacking inroads, but not at his best.
Olivier Giroud – 7
The Frenchman wasn’t able to hold the ball up quite as well as he usually does but stepped up when it mattered and doubled the Blues’ advantage. Made some sharp runs into space though.
Mason Mount – 7.5
The youngster was a constant nuisance on the Wolves back-line tonight as he showed excellent work-rate and energy to keep pressing them. Scored an absolute peach of a free-kick to open the scoring.
Substitutes
Tammy Abraham – NA
Didn’t have time to make an impact.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – NA
Didn’t have time to make an impact.
Pedro – NA
Didn’t have time to make an impact.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek – NA
Didn’t have time to make an impact.
Ross Barkley – NA
Didn’t have time to make an impact.
