Chelsea entertained Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.
Cole Palmer finally gave the West London club the lead in the 54th minute before Nicolas Jackson doubled his team’s advantage just seven minutes later. Mauricio Pochettino’s men ended up earning a solid 2-0 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player fared during the clash against the Blades.
GK: Dorde Petrovic – 7/10
He had to make just one save in the game and kept a comfortable clean sheet at home.
RB: Axel Disasi – 7/10
Disasi gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and was a strong presence in the air.
CB: Thiago Silva – 7.5/10
The Brazilian talent was a rock at the back. Silva did enough to secure a clean sheet today.
CB: Benoit Badiashile – 7.5/10
He didn’t do much wrong when defending inside his half and made one key chance going forward.
LB: Levi Colwill – 7/10
Colwill earned the ball back a few times and was accurate with his ball distribution.
CM: Moises Caicedo – 7.5/10
He made two decent runs with the ball and engineered a couple of decent chances in the final third.
CM: Conor Gallagher – 7.5/10
Gallagher was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
RW: Raheem Sterling – 7/10
He used his pace well at times and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CAM: Cole Palmer – 8.5/10
Palmer was a constant menace in the final third and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.
LW: Mykhailo Mudryk – 6.5/10
He made two impressive runs with the ball and was replaced in the 68th minute.
ST: Nicolas Jackson – 7.5/10
Jackson caused a few headaches for the opposition defenders and managed to score just after the hour mark.
Substitutes:
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 6/10
The Argentine added some energy to Pochettino’s midfield.
ST: Armando Broja – 6/10
He made two decent runs with the ball.
LW: Ian Maatsen – N/A
RB: Malo Gusto – N/A
