“Enzo Maresca doesn’t seem to understand the tactics before making substitutions, and that’s one of the reasons that led to the draw yesterday,He could have won the match,”Simone Inzaghi reveals the only wrong substitution that Enzo Maresca made yesterday that turned against him.

Chelsea concluded their 2024 pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in sweltering conditions at Stamford Bridge.

Inter Milan took the lead with a brilliant goal from Marcus Thuram in the 26th minute. For much of the match, it seemed like Thuram’s strike would be the only goal. However, in a dramatic turn, Lesley Ugochukwu scored in the 90th minute to secure a well-earned equalizer for Chelsea.

Here’s a breakdown of the Chelsea players’ performances in the second half, as rated by Bobby Vincent:

– Robert Sanchez: Had a relatively quiet second half, managing only a modest performance. Rating: 6.

– Malo Gusto: Made a notable impact with his overlapping runs, keeping Federico Di Marco busy for most of the second period. Rating: 6.

– Wesley Fofana: Showed improvement from his first-half performance, displaying good composure with the ball. He is still working towards regaining his best form. Rating: 6.

– Levi Colwill: Better than his first-half showing, though not at his peak. There’s potential in his partnership with Fofana, despite today’s performance not being perfect. Rating: 6.

– Renato Veiga: Impressed with a decisive tackle in the 65th minute, earning the crowd’s appreciation. Good to see him contributing on the field. Rating: 6.

– Enzo Fernandez: Had a solid game, looking dangerous when in possession. Rating: 6.5.

– Moises Caicedo: Was aggressive and active throughout, although he was occasionally sloppy with the ball. Overall, a solid performance. Rating: 6.

– Cole Palmer: Showed excitement with each touch but couldn’t quite make the impact he hoped for. Still demonstrated his class and will likely continue to improve. Rating: 6.

– Mykhailo Mudryk: Made efforts to get involved but struggled with positioning and service. Rating: 5.5.

– Christopher Nkunku: Came close to scoring a spectacular goal and was a bright presence throughout pre-season. Shows promise for the upcoming season. Rating: 7.

– Marc Guiu: Played briefly in the second half and gave a decent performance, although he looked exhausted by the end. Rating: 6.

Substitutes:

– Nicolas Jackson: Played his first pre-season minutes but appeared rusty. Rating: 5.5.

– Benoit Badiashile: Had some positive duels but overall contribution was not assessed. Rating: N/A.

– Tosin Adarabioyo: Performed adequately in his brief time on the field. Rating: N/A.

– Raheem Sterling: Had a short stint towards the end of the game. Rating: N/A.

– Lesley Ugochukwu: Scored the late equalizer and has had a strong pre-season overall. Rating: 7.5.