Chelsea entertained Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge earlier today as they focused on collecting maximum points at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 13th minute when Conor Gallagher scored with a deflected attempt. Danny Welbeck equalised for Brighton in the 42nd minute as both teams went into the half-time interval with a 1-1 scoreline.
Julio Enciso ended up netting the winning goal for Brighton in the 69th minute as Frank Lampard’s men suffered a 2-1 loss in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player performed during the match against the Seagulls.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 8/10
The Spanish keeper made a string of impressive saves at the back but still ended up conceding two goals today.
RB: Trevoh Chalobah – 6.5/10
He did his fair share of defending inside his half but offered very little going forward.
CB: Wesley Fofana – 6.5/10
Fofana tried to keep things solid at the back and was replaced in the 56th minute.
CB: Benoit Badiashile – 6.5/10
He cleared his lines when needed and was tidy with his passing.
LB: Ben Chilwell – 6.5/10
Chilwell had a few bright moments at both ends of the field but has got nothing to show for his efforts.
CM: Denis Zakaria – 6/10
He struggled to get a foothold in the game and was substituted in the 73rd minute.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 6/10
The Argentine sensation had a couple of bright moments in the game but could last only 56 minutes.
RW: Christian Pulisic – 6.5/10
He made two encouraging runs with the ball and was unfortunate to hit the post.
CAM: Conor Gallagher – 7.5/10
Gallagher got lucky as his deflected effort was enough to give Chelsea the lead. However, he has a quiet game otherwise.
LW: Mykhailo Mudryk – 7/10
His pace caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders. Mudryk has got an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Raheem Sterling – 6/10
He struggled to threaten the opposition goal and was substituted in the 56th minute.
Substitutes:
RW: Hakim Ziyech – 6/10
He made one key chance in the final third.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 6.5/10
Kovacic added some energy to Chelsea’s midfield.
LW: Joao Felix – 6/10
He didn’t get a sniff at goal.
RB: Reece James – 6/10
James failed to influence the game.
CAM: Mason Mount – 6/10
He had one strike at goal.
