“I have said this a lot of times that I don’t want to play with him but the head coach wouldn’t listen to me. He almost cost us that match against West Ham” – This is according to Cole Palmer as he criticizes one of his teammates that registered less passes than Robert Sanchez and 1/10 in the match against West Ham Chelsea

Chelsea demonstrated remarkable determination as they staged a comeback to secure an essential three points against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.

The match initially favored the visitors when Jarrod Bowen took full advantage of a misplaced pass from Levi Colwill, calmly slotting the ball into the net just before the halftime whistle. This unexpected setback left Chelsea trailing as they headed to the dressing room.

However, the Blues responded positively after the break, thanks to substitute Pedro Neto. Entering the game to inject energy into the attack, Neto wasted no time, capitalizing on a blocked effort from Enzo Fernandez to level the score from close range.

Chelsea soon seized the lead in a moment of good fortune. Cole Palmer’s shot took a heavy deflection off Aaron Wan-Bissaka, creating a looping trajectory that left goalkeeper Alphonse Areola helpless as the ball found the back of the net. Despite not performing at their peak, Chelsea held firm and secured a hard-fought victory over their London rivals.

Here’s a detailed assessment of how each Chelsea player performed during the encounter:

Filip Jorgensen – 6/10:
Although he had some uncertain moments, Jorgensen managed to perform adequately between the posts, maintaining composure when needed.

Reece James – 6/10:
The right-back delivered several accurate crosses, but his teammates were unable to capitalize. James was taken off before the 60-minute mark.

Tosin Adarabioyo – 7/10:
Adarabioyo stood out for his defensive solidity and progressive passing attempts, which contrasted with his teammates’ cautious approach. His crucial 94th-minute block denied Mohammed Kudus a potential equalizer.

Levi Colwill – 3/10:
It was a challenging night for Colwill, whose costly error in the 42nd minute gifted Bowen the opening goal. He continued to struggle against Kudus throughout the match.

Moises Caicedo – 5/10:
Caicedo frustrated fans with persistent fouls but managed a few vital interceptions. He fell short of his typical performance level.

Enzo Fernandez – 6/10:
Fernandez showcased creativity by driving forward and seeking attacking opportunities when others opted for safer plays.

Noni Madueke – 5/10:
Despite recent goal-scoring form, Madueke failed to make an impact and was replaced shortly after the hour mark.

Cole Palmer – 7/10:
Although quiet for much of the game, Palmer made a decisive contribution when his deflected shot secured the victory.

Jadon Sancho – 5/10:
Sancho struggled to influence the game positively and was substituted after just 52 minutes.

Nicolas Jackson – 5/10:
Jackson endured a tough outing and was replaced before the hour mark, possibly due to injury.

Substitutes:

Pedro Neto (on for Sancho, 52′) – 8/10:
Neto had an immediate impact, scoring Chelsea’s equalizer and delivering a promising performance that he will aim to build upon.

Marc Guiu (on for Jackson, 52′) – 6/10:
Making just his third Premier League appearance this season, Guiu worked hard and showed determination.

Malo Gusto (on for James, 61′) – 6/10:
Gusto performed steadily after coming on with around 30 minutes left.

Christopher Nkunku (on for Madueke, 61′) – 6/10:
Nkunku played a central role, allowing Palmer to shift to the right. He displayed some neat touches.

Trevoh Chalobah (on for Palmer, 90′) – N/A:
Introduced during stoppage time with little opportunity to impact the game.