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Young and old shine for Chelsea in cup win over Everton: Player ratings

Daniel Mcclue
Daniel Mcclue

The Pride of London

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Willy Caballero of Chelsea makes a save from Aaron Lennon of Everton during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Chelsea made hard work of a manager-less Everton side playing a strong lineup. Antonio Conte sent out a much-changed team in the Carabao Cup fixture, giving an opportunity to see youngsters Ethan Ampadu and Charly Musonda.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Willy Caballero of Chelsea makes a save from Aaron Lennon of Everton during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 25: Willy Caballero of Chelsea makes a save from Aaron Lennon of Everton during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on October 25, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s saviour was finally fit enough to play in the Carabao Cup against Everton. Danny Drinkwater made his not-very-eagerly-awaited debut, marshalling young Ethan Ampadu.

2-1 was a fair result, as Chelsea keeper Willy Caballero kept the home side in the lead. Everton stole a very late goal (which they probably deserved), after a series of sharp saves from the little-seen Argentinian.

Goalkeeper and defence

Midfield

Forwards and substitutes

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Who was your man of the match: one of the youth, or the oldest player on the pitch? Let us know below or tag them on Twitter (does Willy Caballero do Twitter?)!

Daniel Mcclue

Daniel Mcclue

Born and raised in Oxford, England. I love to travel almost as much as I love watching sports. Willing to listen to any rational arguments. Sarcasm sprinkled with emotion.