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Chelsea player ratings at West Ham: Devastating derby defeat

By ROSHAAN KAPOOR

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Thiago Silva of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 04, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Thiago Silva of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea at London Stadium on December 04, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) /
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Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount reacts at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on December 4, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount reacts at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on December 4, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /

Mason Mount (Right winger): 9/10

The best Chelsea player to play on the day was Mason Mount. From the start, the English international looked lively and tried to break the resolute five-man West Ham defense. His corner delivery was also on point and helped give Chelsea the lead through Thiago Silva. Then, just before the second half, Mount lashed a volley past Fabianski to restore Chelsea’s lead. He helped the team out defensively too whenever needed.

Kai Havertz (Center forward): 6.5/10

The German international was heavily involved in the first half, building up attacks and he even had a couple of shots on goal. Seeing as Kai Havertz was competing with physically strong defenders like Zouma and Diop, he put up a pretty good display. Unfortunately, toward the end of the half, Havertz went down with an injury he sustained from Zouma’s challenge.

Hakim Ziyech (Left winger): 7.5/10

The Moroccan international gave a very good display against a high pressing West Ham team. At the start, Hakim Ziyech was a bit sloppy but as the game went on, Ziyech grew sharp and assisted Chelsea’s second goal with an exquisite cross-field pass which was converted by Mount. He was later replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Romelu Lukaku (Striker): 5.5/10

Romelu Lukaku came on at the start of the second half for Havertz. Throughout the match, the Belgian international couldn’t do much in any way possible. Still, a lot of minutes are needed for him to be at his best.

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Left winger/wingback): 6/10

Hudson-Odoi came on for Ziyech in the 64′. He was heavily involved in the second half as Chelsea looked for a winner. Again, his delivery in the final third was lacking quality. Toward the end of the game, Hudson-Odoi had to play as a left wingback and Antonio got the better of him a few times.

Christian Pulisic (Left winger): 5.5/10

Christian Pulisic came on for Alonso in the 72′ to give the Blues a bit more of an attacking threat. Sadly, he couldn’t do much to influence the game.

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