Chelsea needed extra-time to help get them over the line in a thrilling 4-2 win over Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round.
Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro were the late heroes for the Blues with a sweet volley in the 96th minute, after they twice fell behind and looked in real danger.
The Argentine combined well with Liam Delap for the first equaliser, before Josh Acheampong fired home to level again.
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Wrexham’s chances faded when they went down to 10 men late in normal time, although they gave Chelsea a scare with a disallowed goal late on.
The Chelsea Chronicle have handed out player ratings from what was a very average performance from the Blues.
Robert Sanchez: 3/10
Caught in no man’s land for Wrexham’s opening goal, backing up Liam Rosenior’s recent decision to drop him from the starting side in the Premier League.
Mamadou Sarr: 5/10
A new position for Mamadou Sarr on the right of a back three. Didn’t do a lot wrong but was replaced early in the second half as Chelsea went more attacking.
Tosin Adarabioyo: 4/10
Looked more concerned with issuing instructions and pointing at times after being handed the captain’s armband.
Benoit Badhasihile: 4/10
Didn’t cover himself in glory for Sam Smith’s goal, seeming to slow down assuming Sanchez would get to the ball first.
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Josh Acheampong: 6/10
Far from Acheampong’s finest performance since breaking into the Chelsea side, although fired home in style to level the game late on.
Jorrel Hato: 6/10
Looked bright when he was able to get involved in the defence, although couldn’t create a midfield overload in his inverted role. Almost scored with his final touch before being replaced.
Andrey Santos: 6/10
Was one of the better players on the pitch for Chelsea, keeping things ticking in the midfield in a game where the Blues dominated possession.
Romeo Lavia: 3/10
Looked rusty in his first start back since a lengthy injury lay-off. Was booked after getting spun on the halfway line by one of Wrexham’s deputy midfielders.
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Pedro Neto: 4/10
With a point to prove after being suspended for all of the attacking fun at Villa Park, Pedro Neto didn’t take his chance to earn his place in the starting side against PSG on Wednesday.
Alejandro Garnacho: 8/10
Handed a start after impressing against Aston Villa, Garnacho was on hand to fire Chelsea in the lead in extra-time. The Argentine also had a key role in their first goal.
Liam Delap: 6/10
Absolutely bullied the Wrexham defence to set up Chelsea’s equalising goal. Not everything stuck to the number nine, but there were more positive signs from Delap in the FA Cup.
Marc Guiu: 5/10
Didn’t bring much to the attack after he was brought on early in the second half, with Chelsea under the cosh for much of the second half.
Marc Cucurella: 6/10
It is no surprise that the rare moments of hunger and desire Chelsea showed involved Marc Cucurella being on the pitch.
Dario Essugo: 7/10
Instantly lifted the intensity in midfield after a poor performance from Lavia. It was his cute cross that was converted by Garnacho.
Joao Pedro: 8/10
The difference in quality for Chelsea when Joao Pedro came on to the pitch was staggering.
Malo Gusto: 6/10
Replaced Acheampong down the right, and looked more comfortable with the wing-back responsibilities, albeit against 10 men.
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