Let’s take a look at the Champions League Group E fixture between Chelsea and Sevilla. We have the Player Ratings.
Chelsea drew with Sevilla in a tough battle at Stamford Bridge in their opening game of the Champions League. Evidently, this is the first goalless draw for the Blues since May 2019.
Subsequently, the Europa League winners put on a consistent performance as visitors. To no one’s surprise, Sevilla’s passing and impressive tacking caught Chelsea by surprise.
Due to constant pressure from the Spanish side, Frank Lampard’s team saw the first action of the game. In the 14th minute, Jorginho received a yellow card for dragging Lucas Ocampos.
Furthermore, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell both received a booking for reckless tackles during the match.
Chelsea struggled in the midfield throughout the game. Consequently, Sevilla nearly opened the account as Edouard Mendy blocked Sergi Gomez’s header attempt.
The former Barca man Ivan Rakitic yet again displayed his class by monitoring Sevilla’s midfield.
Moreover, Sevilla threatened Chelsea on several occasions. In a turn of events, Kurt Zouma forced a weak clearance to Lucas Ocampos who fired one at Mendy.
However, the Blues were in the safe hands of the Senegal international. In addition, Mendy denied Nemanja Gudelj in an awkward position as the Sevilla striker directed a free header.
Lastly, the new Chelsea signings failed to impress the boss. Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, and Hakim Ziyech seemed quiet through the game.
Player ratings
Chelsea: Mendy (7), Silva (7), Zouma (7), James (8), Chilwell (7), Jorginho (5), Kante (6), Pulisic (4), Havertz (4), Mount (5), Werner (3).
Bench: Ziyech (5), Hudson-Odoi (6), Kovacic (7), Abraham (6).
Sevilla: Bounou (8), Gomez (6), Carlos (7), Navas (6), Acuna (7), Fernando (7), Rakitic (8), Gudelj (6), Suso (5), Ocampos (4), De Jong (5).
Bench: Jordan (3), En-Nesyri (6), Torres (7), Vazquez (5).
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