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Player ratings: Chelsea fall to the champions on opening weekend

Chelsea defeated in opening game despite overall encouraging performance. We’re all disappointed but, it’s City, and we’re at the beginning of another new process. I felt we played okay overall, a performance with a couple of encouraging signs here and there but one that, naturally, leaves us with questions and hopes for the future. Let […]

Player ratings: Chelsea lose to Manchester City in up and down performance

A poor night full of defensive errors saw Chelsea concede four, some of which in quick succession to Manchester City. With just two pre season games left, improvement especially defensively will be needed Robert Sanchez – 4 Not good enough. We all know it, and even despite the goals not all being on him, he […]

Player ratings: Chelsea batter Club America in Atlanta

Chelsea beat Club America 3-0 in Atlanta in a dominant performance which will give lots of optimism towards the season ahead. Maresca is clearly working very hard tactically as the defensive shape improved from the battering to Celtic last game and going forward there is lots of positives. Here are my player ratings: Robert Sanchez […]

Player ratings: Chelsea smashed in America by Celtic

Chelsea get smashed 4-1 by Celtic in the USA raising early concerns over Enzo Maresca. Robert Sanchez – 6 A six purely because he did make some huge saves but I’m not overly convinced at all that he’s good enough to go into the season with. Let’s see if Jorgensen gets a chance. ReeceJames – […]

Player ratings: Caicedo ends season off in style

Chelsea secured 6th in the Premier League after a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth. Let’s take a look at my player ratings! Djordje Petrovic – 7 A few important saves at points which contributed to the result we got. Happy with his progress this season, still not a number one for me but has done well. […]

Player ratings: Chelsea on verge of Europa after Seagull bashing

Chelsea are on the verge of playing in the Europa League following a 2-1 victory against Brighton. The Blues controlled the match and created an abundance of chances, only for Reece James to get a stupid red card and put pressure on. Chelsea conceded late but still did enough to win, let’s take a look […]

Player ratings: Reece James provides world class impact up north

Chelsea beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 after another comeback from behind. Reece James provided huge impact off the bench to help Chelsea reach the match. Let’s have a look at some player ratings : Djordje Petrovic – 6 Nothing much to note, couldn’t do much for Hudson-Odoi’s goal but made an important claim at the end […]

Player ratings: Chelsea hit five past the Hammers at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea smashed West Ham 5-0 at Stamford Bridge and some of the Football on display was fantastic. Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping that the end to the season form will secure his future. Now onto todays ratings… Djordje Petrovic – 6 Barely a test today so would be tough to give more than a six. […]

Player ratings: Chelsea batter Tottenham in London Derby

Chelsea dominated and battered Spurs in tonight’s London Derby. The result was only 2-0, but it could have been way more for the Blues. Djordje Petrovic – 6 A standard goalkeeping shift tonight, some solid commanding here and there, overall no complaints.  Alfie Gilchrist – 7 Was Son even playing tonight? Of the few games […]

Player ratings: Chelsea were robbed late on by VAR in vital Villa trip

Chelsea had a late goal from Axel Disasi chalked off after Badiashile was judged to nudge defender Carlos in the build up. It should have been a goal and the Blues can feel hard done by after a spirited second half comeback which saw them come from two goals down, back to two all. Here’s […]