Chelsea player ratings: Juventus beatdown by Cobham (and Timo Werner)
Hakim Ziyech (Right Winger): 8/10
Throughout the first half, the Moroccan international looked sloppy with his passing in the final third. But one thing you could never doubt him for is his work rate, which resulted in him having a brilliant second half. Ziyech was the center of every Chelsea play and the winger took apart a deflated Juventus side. He capped off this amazing display with an amazing assist for Timo Werner’s goal.
Christian Pulisic (Striker): 7/10
Christian Pulisic started today as a false nine in the team and didn’t impress much. The American international could not leave his mark on the game as Bonucci and De Ligt did well in eliminating his threat with their pure physicality. But seeing the fact that Pulisic has just returned from a long injury, this game feels another good 70 minutes under the Americans’ belt.
Callum Hudson Odoi (Left Winger): 7.5/10
Callum Hudson Odoi had a much better game today despite being very closely marked by former Chelsea player Juan Cuadrado. Physicality seems to be Hudson Odoi’s kryptonite as he struggled for the majority of the game. As the game opened up more in the second half, the academy graduate came to life and scored the third goal courtesy of brilliant footwork from Ruben Loftus Cheek. Hudson Odoi was replaced by Saul Niguez in the 75th minute.
Ruben Loftus Cheek (Central Midfield, Substitute): 9/10
Ruben Loftus Cheek was introduced in place of N’Golo Kante in the first half and didn’t fail to assert his dominance in the midfield. Loftus Cheek brought in much-needed physicality which was needed in the midfield to carry the ball forward and control the game. The English midfielder produced astonishing footwork to set up the third goal which was scored by Callum Hudson Odoi.
Cesar Azpilicueta (Left Wingback, Substitute): 6/10
Cesar Azpilicueta was brought in for injured Ben Chilwell in the 70th minute to see out the game. And this is exactly what he did with a composed and experienced display.
Timo Werner (Striker, Substitute): 7/10
Timo Werner finally returned to action after being out for a month with a hamstring injury. The German international came back in style and tapped in Ziyech’s cross from close range to score the fourth.
Mason Mount (Left Winger, Substitute): 6/10
Mason Mount came in for Callum Hudson Odoi but didn’t have much time to impress. But he will certainly be happy with some more playing time under his belt.
Saul Niguez (Central Midfield, Substitute): 6/10
Saul Niguez came in for Jorginho and did exactly what the Italian midfielder did, keeping the tempo ticking.
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