Chelsea player ratings: Superb performance from superb players

Socially distanced fans watch from the stands as Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech goes to take a corner during the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 03: Jorginho scores Chelsea’s second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on October 03, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Visionhaus) /

CM, Jorginho, 5

Jorginho did not impress. He completed two long balls, two clearances and one tackle. For a defensive midfielder that is not good enough. To top off a sub-par performance, Jorginho missed from the penalty spot and kept the game hanging in the balance until it was tipped in the favor of the west London side.

CM, Mateo Kovacic, 7.5

Kovacic played well on the night. He was constantly winning fouls and making his usual driving runs in midfield. It cannot be said that Chelsea controlled the midfield, but the Chelsea midfielders did the necessary things to make sure that Chelsea was not on the back foot.

CAM, Kai Havertz, 8.5

Havertz was brilliant. He showed his more creative side and his work rate did not drop. He found himself in the central midfield position often and played like one. He constantly put pressure on the opposition and made two clearances, two tackles and one interception. He also contributed substantially to the offense, making four key passes. His assist to Callum Hudson-Odoi, which was similar to the one he assisted in the West Brom game, topped off a brilliant performance from the German. He did miss an important header that he’d have been expected to convert, but headers are difficult so that’s understandable.

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