Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea: Blues Positives and Negatives
By Vishnu Raj
A second-half brace from Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk guided Chelsea past Bundesliga side Heidenheim in the UEFA Conference League. Here's a breakdown of the positives and negatives from the match as the Blues made one step closer to the knockout rounds.
Positives
1. Filip Jorgensen: A Wall Between the Sticks
Filip Jorgensen once again proved why he’s Chelsea’s standout goalkeeper this season. The Danish shot-stopper made an impressive 11 saves, maintained a clean sheet despite an xGOT faced rate of 2.18, and recovered the ball 14 times. Unlike Robert Sanchez, Jorgensen consistently avoided risky passes, even in moments of pressure—like when Benoît Badiashile passed to him while he was organizing the backline. Jorgensen's composed decision-making ensured safety in critical situations.
Enzo Maresca's reluctance to start Jorgensen in Premier League matches is puzzling. While he may not yet match Petr Čech's prime, Jorgensen is clearly a more reliable choice than Sanchez, whose performances have endangered Chelsea on multiple occasions.