Chelsea player ratings vs. West Ham: Is this a Europa League-quality XI?

4.5. NASA scientists expect Victor Moses’ second-half shot to land somewhere in eastern Canada on Tuesday morning. Moses had little impact for most of the game as Chelsea tended to bring the ball down the centre or the left side. When he had a clear shot from 18 yards to put Chelsea up 2-0, Moses rushed the shot and sent it elsewhere. After that, his teammates noticeably avoided giving him the ball in anything remotely resembling a shooting position. Smart players, them. Antonio Conte should give the next start to Davide Zappacosta or Emerson Palmieri. At best, Moses needs the rest. At worst, he is not justifying his place in the XI.<br />. 15. Nigeria. VICTOR MOSES

CESC FABREGAS. 6.5. Much like the game against Tottenham, Fabregas had a strong, subtle game as the hub of all Chelsea activity. 94 of <a href=. 4. Spain

It’s getting redundant at this point. Remarkably, the fixture against West Ham was only Kante’s 100th Premier League appearance. A certain Swedish striker who shall remain unnamed declares himself the conqueror of a city after a tweet and a press conference. If anyone has conquered England, it is Kante.<br />. 7. France. N'GOLO KANTE. 7.5

MARCOS ALONSO. 7. Marcos Alonso unsurprisingly had one of Chelsea’s best shots on target with an absolute blast from 20 yards. He also whipped one of the best crosses into the box, one that narrowly missed Willian and Alvaro Morata. His interchange with Eden Hazard and even Alvaro Morata is increasingly sophisticated and dynamic. At different times in the build-up or while in sustained possession any of the three may be the furthest forward, the most central or the furthest outside. And it all makes sense. Yet Alonso still is the target of vitriolic banter (“Is there any other kind?” – Colonel Jessup). Emerson will bring a different perspective and skill set to the left wing-back role. If Antonio Conte shifts them to full-back, the battle will be much different. And if Leonardo Jardim comes in, Alonso will likely lose out based on speed. But to say Emerson should and will replace Alonso simply on form is woefully misguided. Alonso is uniquely Chelsea’s wing-back, and will remain that way even if Emerson can provide a new look.. 3. Spain