Morgan Rogers of Chelsea walks out
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Moises Caicedo of Chelsea applauds the fans after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Chelsea FC at Stadium of Light
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Cole Palmer of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Chelsea FC at Stadium of Light
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Sunderland's Brian Brobbey holds off the challenge from Chelsea's Levi Colwill
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Levi Colwill of Chelsea
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Chelsea failed to build on their 2-0 win against Manchester United last weekend after losing to Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.
Levi Colwill gave away a penalty, which Enzo Le Fee converted to give Sunderland all three points. The central defender was substituted at half-time after being bullied by Brian Brobbey in the first 45 minutes.
Colwill had a torrid game, but how did Chelsea’s other players fare at the Stadium of Light?
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Can try Barco, I feel that guy is good.
The referee was very amateur, it was not a penalty at all, and the one which Palmer be tripped was a penalty.Estêvão was tripped and awarded Estêvão a foul.This is shameful.
Defense and offense must be converted quickly, as before. Two or three midfielders
Chelsea player ratings vs Sunderland
Mike Penders – 6/10
Could not do much about the penalty but kept going long despite Chelsea having a 5’8″ makeshift striker. Made a brilliant save in the second half.
Marco Palestra – 5/10
Attacks were coming down his flank. Put in a fantastic cross for Morgan Rogers but was not too convincing overall.
Wesley Fofana – 6/10
Fared much better against Brobbey than Colwill. Chelsea have been linked with Brobbey in the past and could have done with his presence up front.
Levi Colwill – 3/10
Struggled against Brobbey’s physicality and gave away a penalty. Kept getting too close to the Sunderland striker. Didn’t come out for the second half.
Pep Chavarria – 7/10
Was willing to put his body on the line and make several blocks. Good in possession. Chelsea’s best defender at the Stadium of Light.
Moises Caicedo – 6/10
Made a fantastic interception in the first half before winning a foul and getting Jules Ahoka booked. Coped better at centre-back than Colwill.
Romeo Lavia – 5/10
Played quite deep initially, was the third centre-back when Chelsea were in possession at one point. Passes were pretty basic.
Jordan Henderson – 5/10
Age is just a number, and Jordan Henderson continues to prove that. Despite being 36 years of age, the midfielder was constantly pressing. On the ball, though, he did very little.
Cole Palmer – 4/10
Bar a penalty incident, was not involved in the first half. Did not do too much in the second 45 minutes either.
Morgan Rogers – 5/10
Missed a glorious chance with his head just before the 25th minute. Was too glued to the left wing.
Pedro Neto – 5/10
Have to have a bit of sympathy for Pedro Neto. The service into him was long balls and crosses — he is not that kind of player! He was at least able to make a couple of dangerous runs.
Substitutes
Estevao Willian – 6/10
Really should have started the match. Was a threat down the right with his directness.
Geovany Quenda – 6/10
Was dangerous when he came on. Geovany Quenda and Estevao Willian both did more than Chelsea’s starting attackers.
Danny Welbeck – N/A
Cannot remember if he even had a touch…
Malo Gusto – N/A
Emmanuel Emegha – N/A