EPIC AT THE BRIDGE: PLAYER RATINGS AS CHELSEA FIGHT BACK
PLAYER RATINGS FROM CHELSEA'S THRILLING 2-2 DRAW VS. LIVERPOOL
-Parth Pabaru
-Editor: Mitansh Kagalwala
Sadio Mane 8 - He received an early booking but scored a great goal and almost
set up another for Mo Salah.
Mo Salah 8 - Continuing his fine form, he deceived both Mendy and Marcos Alonso
, curling in a superb strike at the near post. He could have had a few more but
was denied by some world class goalkeeping and the dreaded offside flag.
Diogo Jota 6 - Linked up well with his strike partners and was once again a
major threat in the air for the Reds. However, couldn’t really get a sight on
goal.
Jordan Henderson 5 - Played some gorgeous passes out to the wings but got caught on
the ball on a couple of occasions.
James Milner 4- Failed to have a major impact on the game and was substituted for
Naby Keita nearing the hour mark.
Fabinho 4 - Gave the ball away cheaply and was sloppy in possession. Looked
unusually sluggish and slow.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 7 - Set up Salah's beautiful goal with a beautiful, delicate pass.
Made a mistake in the 1st half which nearly gifted Christian Pulisic
a goal, but apart from that was his usual brilliant self.
Ibrahima Konate 6 - Was a nuisance in the opposing box and was decent with his distribution.
Kept Havertz and Pulisic quiet for the most part.
Virgil Van Dijk 5 - Kept Havertz quiet but could have been quicker to cover his partners
for the second goal.
Kostas Tsimikas 6- Played well in the absence of Andy Robertson (suspended) and
whipped in some delightful crosses. Handled the Chelsea attack on his side well.
Caoimhin Kelleher 9- Denied Pulisic when one on one, and made a spectacular reaction stop on the American’s volley. Overall distribution was good as well. Proved his quality when called up to play on short notice, in only his 4th Premier League start. MOTM
CHELSEA
Mason Mount 5 - Stringed together some great passes but was well taken care of by
Milner and Tsimikas. Failed to reach his best, but his work rate was impressive
as usual.
Christian Pulisic 7 - Missed a glorious chance by trying to round Kelleher and did get
booked, but made up for it by equalizing for the Blues right at the interval
with an impressive finish.
Kai Havertz 4 - failed to have a major impact on the game in the absence of
poacher Romelu Lukaku, who, honestly, had a better game from the stands than the
German did on the pitch.
Cesar Azpilicueta 6 - Captained the team well and made some lovely overlapping runs.
Mateo Kovacic 9 – Scored a screamer with wonderful technique, and kept Chelsea
ticking with his distribution and pace setting.
N’golo Kante 8 - Once again, was everywhere and his vision created Chelsea's
second goal, as he sent Pulisic through on goal with a great pass.
Marcos Alonso 6 - Got beyond Trent quite often and almost scored a fantastic
volley. However, he was defensively suspect and struggled against Mo Salah and
Trent.
Thiago Silva 6- In the middle of the defence, he kept things tight and helped
Chalobah through the game. Was imperious in possession.
Trevoh Chalobah 3 - His error led to Liverpool's first goal and he made some poor
decisions in defence.
Antonio Rudiger 5- Kept Salah quiet in the second half and was aggressive as always,
however he was caught out of position for a few dangerous attacks, including
the second goal.
Edouard Mendy 6 - The ' Senegalese Spiderman ' proved his worth by saving some
goal-bound shots, including an exceptional save off Salah. However, was rounded
too easily by Sadio Mane and fooled too easily by Mo Salah for the second.
Improved massively in the second half.
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