Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in Enzo Maresca’s debut as manager, with Mateo Kovacic scoring against his former team. Let’s take a look at how each Chelsea player performed in the match.
Robert Sanchez received a rating of 5 as he had some unconvincing moments, especially when failing to stop Kovacic’s goal. Malo Gusto, who was rated 5 as well, provided some attacking threat from the right but struggled against City’s attackers, giving the ball away multiple times.
Wesley Fofana, also rated 5, seemed to lack sharpness due to his previous injury and was caught out in the build-up to both goals. Levi Colwill, rated 5, faced difficulties dealing with City’s attacking prowess right from the start.
In contrast, Marc Cucurella received a rating of 7 for his performance against Jeremy Doku, although he struggled once Doku switched wings. Romeo Lavia, rated 6, had a steady start and was the most effective midfielder for Chelsea in the game. Moises Caicedo, rated 5, looked out of his depth against City’s midfield.
Christopher Nkunku, rated 5, failed to make an impact on the left wing before being substituted in the second half. Enzo Fernandez, also rated 5, was deployed in an unfamiliar attacking role and struggled to make a meaningful contribution. Cole Palmer, with a rating of 6, showed promise but was well handled by City’s defence.
Despite Chelsea’s efforts, Nicolas Jackson, rated 5, missed a good opportunity and was caught offside for a disallowed goal. Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Marc Guiu, all rated 6, couldn’t make a significant impact after coming on as substitutes.
As Maresca navigates his new role at Chelsea, there are uncertainties surrounding the future of players like Raheem Sterling. The team will need to regroup and work on their performances to bounce back from this defeat.
