Chelsea player ratings: Madueke shines amid threat of Palmer while Moreira is hooked off at half time
CHELSEA had to come from behind to see off League Two’s Wimbledon in the EFL Cup.
The Blues found themselves a goal down after James Tilley converted from the spot on 20 minutes.
Noni Madueke‘s excellent showing was rewarded when he won a penalty of his own and slotted home before the break.
It took super-sub Enzo Fernandez to come off the bench to win it and here is how Jack Figg rated the Blues performers.
Sanchez – 6
Was at fault for Wimbledon‘s equaliser as he rushed off his line, taking out Harry Pell to give away the penalty. The Spaniard did make up for it by looking confident off his line thereafter.
Disasi – 6
Made an excellent block in the second half to deny Wimbledon taking another shock lead.
Colwill – 7
Confident performer from Chelsea‘s latest academy starlet. Solid at the back and is proving to be a good passer of the ball.
Humphreys – 6
Deployed on the right of the back four and was troubled little. Didn’t need to commit too far forward as Madueke ran the show down his flank.
Ugochukwu – 6
Played the deepest of the three and provided good cover when Wimbledon broke on the counter.
Gallagher – 7
Captained the side and stepped up with the responsibility. The England international was positive going forward and pushed Chelsea up the field well.
Maatsen – 6
Showed signs of promise with quick touches in tight areas. Could maybe have been more selfish with efforts from distance.
Cucurella – 6
Booed by the home crowd when his name was read out amid transfer interest from Manchester United. His hopeful pass led to Wimbledon’s mistake for Fernandez’s winner.
Madueke – 9
Simply excellent. Caused defenders nightmares all night running at them with pace and power. His equaliser from the spot, having won the penalty, sealed an excellent performance.
Moreira – 5
Struggled with his first touch at times despite some nice link ups on the left with Cucurella. Looked like a man in need of more minutes.
Burstow – 4
Found himself slightly isolated in the first half while leading the line. Looked more confident when Jackson was brought on.
Subs
Jackson (for Moreira at half time) – 6
Real positive off the bench for Chelsea, driving forward and being a menace to defenders.
Fernandez (for Burstow 65 mins) – 7
Took his goal well and threatened several times from distance. Blues fans can expect a screamer or two this season.
Gusto (for Colwill 65 mins) – 6
Provided much more of a threat down the right flank than Humphreys. Looks to be a good fill in for Reece James.
Moises Caicedo (for Madueke 81 mins) – 5
Helped settle Chelsea’s midfield in a period Wimbledon had success.