Perhaps the only Chelsea forward who tried to harass the Liverpool backline. Playing up-front, Nkunku caused trouble with his movement and hold-up play. Took a few touches to score a brilliant goal and then should’ve had a penalty later on. One can only hope he can constantly keep starting games going forward.
Enzo Fernandez – 7
Fernandez looked like the only one who was willing to put his body on the line to win duels and dodge the Liverpool press in midfield. Went past the players with some nice flicks, recorded an 82% passing accuracy (68 passes completed) and worked hard defensively with two blocks and five possession recoveries.
Chukwuemeka added the drive that Chelsea needed after coming on. Made some darting forward runs and forced the opposition players to go back. Assisted Nkunku with a nice pass and showed determination to get the ball forward.
Noni Madueke – 4
Madueke made under 10 passes and couldn’t create a single chance. Troubled by Andy Robertson and often lost the ball in bad areas. Taken off at half-time.
Thiago Silva – 3
Thiago Silva looked his age in this chaotic game and couldn’t hold together Chelsea’s midfield shape at all. Caught in bad positions in almost every single Liverpool goal and couldn’t be the defensive commander that the younger players needed him to be.
Badiashile actually started the game strongly and saved Chilwell from trouble, but he lost his composure under the intensity. Made to look like a fool for multiple goals, allowing Jota to go through him and Silva for his and being outjumped by Diaz for his goal.
Ben Chilwell – 2
The Chelsea captain played anything but like one with John Terry looking on from the stands. Chilwell attracted pressure as Liverpool kept creating chances through his side. Lost the ball leading to the second, was booked for a ridiculous dive and was taken off at half-time.
The Others
Petrovic – 6, Disasi – 5, Caicedo – 4.5, Gallagher – 4.5, Sterling – 5, Palmer – 5
Substitutes
Mudryk – 4, Gusto – 6.5, Casadei – N/R
