A vital win for Chelsea as they sore up the table into 2nd for the time being!
A frustrating 45 minutes in the first half had some of us concerned. But second half, it was more like it from us and wolves were completely taken apart.
A positive result going into the international break with the manager and the players a lot to think about for the upcoming tough run we have in November
Sanchez – 7
Very little to do once again, claimed one good cross but was commanding and moved the ball as quick as possible.
Gusto – 5.5
Looked lethargic and slow during the build up play towards attacking. Underwhelming overall .
But then comes the second half with his first ever Chelsea goal! The most unlikely scorer gets one for us!
Fofana – 7.5
Kept things ticking and made some good ground duels. He also had some good bursts forward into midfield.
Chalobah – 7.5
Like Fofana , he tried to keep things ticking as fast as possible and kept Larsen quiet with his aerial and ground duels.
Cucurella – 7
Supportive especially within the attack and tried to make things happen as quick as possible.
Caicedo – 7.5
A rock as per usual by his tackling and aggression. His passing could’ve been better though through transition.
Enzo – 8.5
The whole attack was going through him and came up with some decisive passing in the final third to create a lot of chances. Looked fitter compared to recent weeks and more sharper.
Neto – 6
Usually a big fan of Neto but today probably his worst performance in a chelsea shirt.
Killed off every attack and extremely predictable in his decision making.
A transformed second half performance by playing striker which was an interesting tactical move. A well taken goal too against his former club
Joao Pedro – 6
Some decent moments within the pockets but overall lacked the finishing touch when it mattered.
Seems more comfortable playing in the 10 overall with his bursts of strength. A well taken finish too despite rumblings around the ground of him being frustrating
Garnacho – 8
Looked extremely lively down the left side and felt like something was gonna happen damn his side. A delightful ball in for Gusto’s goal and for Neto’s.
Delap- 6.5
Hustling and bustling with battling with the defenders. Didn’t really do much to run the channels/create spaces . Think he is still finding his feet in the team.
Maresca: 7.5
Interesting team selection by putting Delap and Pedro together and the tactical switch up by putting Neto as a striker which stretched the Wolves back line quiet a lot and worked in our favour and ultimately broke down the wolves defence more.
Subs:
Estevao: 8
Instant impact coming off the bench with an assist for Pedro.
James: 6
Looked more composed than Gusto did in that position.
Guiu: N/A
Had 1 great chance to make it 4 by being denied by the keeper/post. Pressed well as usual.
Santos: n/a
Gittens: n/a