Chelsea 2-0 Lille player ratings: Thiago Silva proves age is but a number

Hakim Ziyech (Right winger): 7/10

Ziyech was undoubtedly Chelsea’s most in-form attacker going into the game. The Moroccan tallied an assist with his cross to Havertz to open the Blues’ scoring. Ziyech was constantly an outlet for a lot of attacking plays. Overall, he was a bit wasteful in the opening period as he was always going to cut back to his left foot and that led to missed clear-cut chances. Unfortunately, Ziyech picked up an injury in the second half and he had to be replaced by Saul. Fingers crossed it’s not as bad as fans think.

Kai Havertz (Center forward): 8/10

Havertz started in place of the “struggling” Romelu Lukaku on Tuesday. He paid back Tuchel’s trust in him with a goal almost immediately as he fired the Blues ahead in the opening 10 minutes of the contest. The German could have had a brace or even a hat-trick in the first half if he was more clinical, but he performed well all things considered. Havertz worked hard throughout the game and he was a handful for the Lille defense. A decent performance for the “No. 9”.

Christian Pulisic (Left winger): 8/10

Pulisic finally started a game on his favorite wing—the left. Overall, the American was bright as he had a couple of nice dribbles and turns when on the ball throughout the game. The youngster began linking up play a bit more in the second half and got his goal from a Kante pass. It was a very good performance from the one that perhaps needed it the most.

Timo Werner (Center forward): 6/10

Timo Werner came on in the 80′. The German forward didn’t have much of a chance to add anything to the game, but did manage to involve himself a handful of times.

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