⚽ Chelsea 2‑1 Liverpool — Player Ratings & Recap
⚽ Chelsea 2‑1 Liverpool — Player Ratings & Recap
Final Score: Chelsea 2, Liverpool 1
Goals:
- Moisés Caicedo (14′) — Chelsea
- Cody Gakpo (63′) — Liverpool
- Estêvão (90’+5) — Chelsea (winner) (Reuters)
Chelsea pulled off a dramatic stoppage‑time win at Stamford Bridge, snatching victory when it seemed the game might go to extra time. Below are player ratings and observations.
🔵 Chelsea
| Player | Rating* | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Sánchez (GK) | ~6.0 | Not heavily tested, but steady in goal. |
| Benoît Badiashile | ~6.5 | Handled defensive duties well until forced off by injury. (The Sun) |
| Josh Acheampong | ~6.4 | Solid second half before going off injured. (The Sun) |
| Marc Cucurella | ~7.0 | Busy on the flank, contributed both offensively and defensively. |
| Reece James | ~6.2 | Adapted to defensive shifts as backline changed because of injuries. |
| Moisés Caicedo | ~8.0 | Scored a thunderous opener and dominated midfield. |
| Enzo Fernández | ~7.0 | Intelligent movement and link-up play in midfield. |
| Malo Gusto | ~6.7 | Solid runs and defensive effort down the flank. |
| João Pedro / Alejandro Garnacho | ~6.5 | Offered outlet in attack, though final product was limited. |
| Pedro Neto | ~7.0 | Showed directness and pace, creating pressing issues for Liverpool. |
| Estêvão | ~7.5 | The dramatic match‑winner — calm under pressure to seal it. |
Substitutes / Others:
- Romeo Lavia — came on and added stability in midfield.
- Marc Guiu / others — used late to shore up balance.
🔴 Liverpool
| Player | Rating* | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK) | ~6.5 | Made key saves, but couldn’t deny the late strike. |
| Virgil van Dijk | ~7.0 | Delivered leadership and a goal threat from set pieces. |
| Ibrahima Konaté | ~6.2 | Occasionally exposed in transitions. |
| Milos Kerkez | ~6.0 | Had some good overlaps, but defensively stretched. |
| Conor Bradley | ~6.4 | Energetic runs, especially when brought into attack. |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | ~6.5 | Tried to drive play, but lacked consistent support. |
| Alexis Mac Allister | ~6.8 | Workmanlike, offered structure in midfield. |
| Ryan Gravenberch | ~5.8 | Found it difficult to impose himself in tight areas. |
| Mohamed Salah | ~6.3 | Threatened in spurts, but couldn’t convert chances. |
| Cody Gakpo | ~7.0 | Got Liverpool back into it with a composed finish. |
| Alexander Isak | ~6.0 | Battled with defenders, but was starved of service. |
Substitutes:
- Federico Chiesa, Florian Wirtz, Curtis Jones, etc., used late in attempt to push for an equalizer.
🏆 Highlights & Key Takeaways
- Man of the Match: Moisés Caicedo — a dominant midfield showing and a huge goal to kickstart Chelsea’s win.
- Clutch moment: Estêvão’s late strike in stoppage time turned heartbreak to jubilation.
- Liverpool’s effort: Gakpo showed fighting spirit, but the Reds were undone by Chelsea’s resilience.
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