Chelsea entertained Leeds United at Stamford Bridge earlier tonight as they focused on securing a victory at home in the FA Cup. The Blues made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the eighth minute when Mateo Joseph found the back of the net for the visitors. However, Nicolas Jackson equalised for the West London club just seven minutes later before Mykhailo Mudryk put Chelsea 2-1 ahead in the 37th minute. Mauricio Pochettino’s men went into the half-time with a slender 2-1 lead.
Joseph equalised for Leeds in the 59th minute but Conor Gallagher ended up scoring the winning goal for the Blues in the 90 minute. The match finished with Chelsea securing a hard-fought 3-2 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player performed during the clash against the Whites.
GK: Robert Sanchez – 6/10
Sanchez made one good save at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet in both halves.
RB: Malo Gusto – 6.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well and made one good run with the ball. Gusto was replaced at the hour mark.
CB: Axel Disasi – 6/10
Disasi made two crucial clearances at the back but won’t be pleased about allowing two goals tonight.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10
The English talent put his foot through the ball when he could and was tidy with his ball distribution.
LB: Alfie Gilchrist – 6/10
He did his fair share of defending but struggled to influence the game going forward.
CM: Moises Caicedo – 7.5/10
Caicedo had a few lively moments in the opponent’s half and ended the game with an assist to his name.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 8/10
The Argentine talent was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
RW: Noni Madueke – 6.5/10
Madueke made two promising runs with the ball but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
CAM: Mykhailo Mudryk – 7.5/10
He caused some headaches for the opposition defenders and managed to score in the 37th minute.
LW: Raheem Sterling – 7/10
Sterling caused some problems for the Leeds defenders and did well to secure an assist.
ST: Nicolas Jackson – 7.5/10
Jackson managed to score early in the 15th minute but offered very little in the second half.
Substitutes:
LB: Ben Chilwell – 6.5/10
He made one decent run with the ball.
CM: Conor Gallagher – 7.5/10
Gallagher came on and scored the winning goal in the 90th minute.
CB: Levi Colwill – 6/10
He kept things solid at the back.
ST: Cole Palmer – 6.5/10
Palmer made one good chance in the final third.
CM: Jimi Tauriainen – N/A
