Chelsea will take a significant advantage into the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham after a 2-0 victory on Wednesday night.
Here’s how Thomas Tuchel’s side rated at Stamford Bridge...
Kepa Arrizabalaga 7
Save from Kane free-kick soon after restart was first action of the night, a late save Lo Celso his most important. A good night which bodes well for his run in the team in Mendy’s absence.
Cesar Azpilicueta 6
Solidity on the right facilitated Chelsea’s lopsided adventure down the left but late departure through injury will be a real worry to an already depleted side.
Antonio Rudiger 7
In different ways, marshalled both Kane and Sarr through the game as he made sure Thiago Silva’s absence was a footnote. For such an erratic character, has become so reliable.
Malang Sarr 7
Did a good job getting tight to Moura, who can be a tricky customer on the turn, and tough in the tackle. Can be marked up for his lack of game time in any system, let alone this one.
Marcos Alonso 7
Attacking instincts hardly quelled by switch to back four, won ball high up the pitch for the opener and defended well enough.
Saul Niguez 7
Still looks so much like the new boy in this team even halfway through the campaign, but battled hard in midfield. Encouraging display.
Jorginho 6
Predictably central to the vice-like grip in which Chelsea held their opposition throughout the first-half.
Mason Mount 6
Buzzed about and linked nicely with Havertz but did not create a great deal under close attention from Skipp and Hojbjerg.
Hakim Ziyech 8
Free-kick delivery made second goal even if there wasn’t a blue shirt attacking it and should have had an assist when Lukaku glanced wide. Driven pass to Werner was outrageous and deserved a better finish.
Kai Havertz 7
A real threat from the moment his flick set Lukaku away inside a minute. Slid goal under Lloris but hurt his hand in the process and eventually forced off at half-time after another awkward fall.
Romelu Lukaku 6
Got a muted reception on his return to the XI and responded with a fairly average display, but went close with header and teed up Ziyech.
Substitutes
Timo Werner (Havertz 46’) 6
Looked lively after his introduction and fired just wide on the hour-mark but should have done better from Ziyech’s pass.
Mateo Kovacic (Mount 73’)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Saul 73’)
Christian Pulisic (Ziyech 79’)
