The good: Cole Palmer, shot creation, and substitute impact
The West Londoners did well in creating all the shots they took on the day. Cole Palmer recorded eight Shot-Creating Actions (SCAs), more than double the amount for the corresponding highest for Wolves (3). Other players also contributed to shot creation, like Enzo Fernandes (4), Nicolas Jackson (3), and Madueke (3).
The impact of Maresca's substitutes should also be mentioned. Pedro Neto came on in the 46th minute for Mykhailo Mudryk, and while his dribbling was rubbish, he did provide an assist. Joao Felix also scored on his return to Chelsea, slamming a shot into the top corner under no pressure from inside the box.
The bad: Wesley Fofana, first half, and shambolic defending
Chelsea again had a rubbish first-half, like against Manchester City in Matchday 1, and Servette in the Conference League qualifiers. Against Wolves, Maresca's men were so poor in the first 45 minutes, that Wolves took eight shots, half of which were from big chances. Wolves also created more than double the Blues xG, accumulating 1.75 to the away side's 0.79.