Chelsea entertained Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge earlier tonight as they looked to secure a win in the second leg of their EFL Cup semifinal clash. The Blues made a great start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 15th minute when Jonny Howson scored an unfortunate own goal. Enzo Fernandez doubled Chelsea’s advantage in the 29th minute before Axel Disasi scored with a calm finish just seven minutes later. Cole Palmer put his team 4-0 ahead in the 42nd minute as Mauricio Pochettino’s men went into the half-time break 4-0 to the good.
Palmer scored again in the 77th minute before Noni Madueke made it 6-0 to Chelsea just four minutes later. Middlesbrough scored a late goal thanks to Mordan Rogers’ effort as the Blues cruised to a 6-1 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player fared during the contest against Middlesbrough.
GK: Dorde Petrovic – 6/10
He had to make just one save in the game but failed to keep a clean sheet tonight.
RB: Axel Disasi – 8/10
Disasi performed his defensive duties well and managed to score in the 36th minute.
CB: Thiago Silva – 7.5/10
The Brazilian sensation did his fair share of defending. Silva was good on the ball as well.
CB; Levi Colwill – 7/10
He gave a good account of himself on the defensive third of the pitch.
LB: Ben Chilwell – 7.5/10
He kept things solid at the back and had a lively game in the opponent’s half.
CM: Moises Caicedo – 7/10
Caicedo anchored the midfield well and was accurate with his ball distribution.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 8/10
The Argentine talent was a positive influence in both halves and deserves credit for scoring in the 29th minute.
RW: Raheem Sterling – 8/10
He caught the eye at times in the final third and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CAM: Cole Palmer – 9/10
Palmer was a constant menace in front of the opponent’s goal and scored a brace for his team tonight.
LW: Mykhailo Mudryk – 7/10
He caused some headaches for the opposition defenders but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
ST: Armando Broja – 7/10
Broja had a hand in Chelsea’s opener. He was a threat at times in the opponent’s half.
Substitutes:
RW: Noni Madueke – 7/10
He managed to score in the second half.
CM: Conor Gallagher – 7.5/10
Gallagher caused a lot of problems for the Middlesbrough defenders and has got two assists to show for his efforts.
RB: Alfie Gilchrist – 6.5/10
He kept things solid at the back.
CM: Carney Chukwuemeka – 6.5/10
Chukwuemeka kept things solid inside his half.
CM: Leo Castledine – N/A
