Chelsea entertained Sunderland at Stamford Bridge earlier this afternoon as they hope to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fourth minute when Alejandro Garnacho found the back of the net. However, Wilson Isidor equalised for the Black Cats in the 22nd minute as the two teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.
Chemsdane Talbi ended up scoring the winning goal for Sunderland in injury time as Enzo Maresca’s men crashed to a disappointing 2-1 loss in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player fared during the clash against Sunderland.
GK: Robert Sanchez – 6/10
He made a couple of good saves at the back, but would not be pleased about conceding twice this afternoon.
RB: Reece James – 7/10
James got stuck in with a few solid tackles and had a couple of lively moments in the opponent’s half.
CB: Josh Acheampong – 6.5/10
He cleared the danger when he could and was good on the ball.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 6.5/10
Chalobah put his foot through the ball when he could and was a threat in the final third.
LB: Marc Cucurella – 6.5/10
He came back to defend when needed and made some inviting chances in the opponent’s half.
CM: Moises Caicedo – 6.5/10
Caicedo was a positive influence at both ends of the field, but it was not enough today.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 7/10
He was a constant menace in the final third, but there was no goal for him.
RW: Pedro Neto – 6.5/10
Neto caught the eye at times and has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CAM: Joao Pedro – 6.5/10
He caused some headaches for the opposition defenders but failed to register a goal.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 7/10
Garnacho was not shy of having a strike at goal and managed to score in the fourth minute.
ST: Marc Guiu – 6/10
He was quiet for most of his time on the field.
Substitutes:
RW: Estevao – 6/10
He managed to shine at times on the right flank.
CB: Tosin Adarabioyo – 6/10
Adarabioyo was solid at the back.
LW: Jamie Gittens – 6/10
He made two key chances in the final third.
ST: Tyrique George – N/A
CAM: Andrey Santos – N/A
