Grading Every Chelsea FC Player’s Performance Since August
By Ellis Lasher
Goalkeepers:
Aug 4, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech (1) directs traffic against AC Milan during the second half at Metlife Stadium. Chelsea won the game 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Belgium. THIBAUT COURTOIS. A. Has started every Chelsea FC premier league games so far as well as two premier league appearances. Courtois only let in 11 goals in the EPL : the second best defensive record of the league. His height allows him to easily catch airballs which greatly nullifies corner threats. Quickly cementing his spot as no. 1 goalkeeper ahead of Petr Cech as he already has two man of the match performances against Leicester and United.. GK
B+. The arrival of Thibaut Courtois has reduced his role to rare starting spots in the Champions league, he also replaced Courtois when he got injured against Arsenal. He only conceded one goal in three games, which shows that he is still a world class goalkeeper.. GK. Czech Republic. PETR CECH
GK. . MARK SCHWARZER. N/A. Understandably relegated to the position of third goalkeeper, Schwarzer rarely gets a position on the bench, but his age and experience are key to developping the youth, and especially Thibaut Courtois.