“I Don’t Know Why Maresca Still Includes Him In The Starting XI. He Was The Reason We Conceded Against West Ham. Palmer And Neto Saved Him” – Frank Lampard Criticizes Chelsea Player for Costly Mistakes Against West Ham
Chelsea made a strong comeback to secure an important three points against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in a hard-fought London derby.
Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a defensive error from Levi Colwill, intercepting a misplaced pass and slotting it home to give West Ham the lead just before halftime. Chelsea went into the break trailing, but things changed in the second half when substitute Pedro Neto equalized shortly after coming on. Neto reacted to a blocked shot from Enzo Fernandez and fired home from close range.
Chelsea then took the lead through Cole Palmer, whose shot deflected off Aaron Wan-Bissaka and looped over West Ham’s goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola. The two quick goals proved enough for Chelsea to secure a crucial win, despite not being at their best. Below, Bobby Vincent evaluates the performances of Chelsea’s players in the match.
Filip Jorgensen – 6
Had some shaky moments but generally performed adequately.
Reece James – 6
Delivered great crosses, but teammates failed to capitalize. Substituted before the hour mark.
Tosin Adarabioyo – 7
Had a solid display, attempting progressive passes through the lines, something rare among his teammates. Made a crucial block in the 94th minute to deny Mohammed Kudus a late equalizer. Impressive.
Levi Colwill – 3
Made a costly error in the 42nd minute, as his poor backpass was intercepted by Bowen, leading to the goal. Struggled against Kudus throughout the match.
Moises Caicedo – 5
Frustrated fans with frequent fouls. Managed a few interceptions but was far from his best.
Enzo Fernandez – 6
Showed initiative in trying to create chances, especially when others played cautiously.
Noni Madueke – 5
Substituted shortly after the hour mark. Despite scoring in recent games, he couldn’t make an impact this time.
Cole Palmer – 7
Quiet for most of the game but made the difference with his deflected shot, which ultimately secured the win. Likely to be recorded as an own goal, but Palmer’s effort caused it.
Jadon Sancho – 5
Struggled to influence the game and was ineffective when in possession. Replaced after 52 minutes.
Nicolas Jackson – 5
Had a tough time during his 52 minutes on the pitch. Likely picked up a knock, which may have contributed to his early substitution.
Substitutes:
Pedro Neto (on for Sancho, 52′) – 8
Made an immediate impact with a goal shortly after coming on. A promising performance that he’ll hope to build on.
Marc Guiu (on for Jackson, 52′) – 6
Only his third Premier League appearance this season. Worked hard, as usual.
Malo Gusto (on for James, 61′) – 6
Came on with around 30 minutes remaining and performed decently.
Christopher Nkunku (on for Madueke, 61′) – 6
Played centrally, allowing Palmer to shift to the right. Showed some neat touches.
Trevoh Chalobah (on for Palmer, 90′) – N/A
Introduced in stoppage time.
