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Chelsea second half player ratings vs Monchengladbach: Mount impressive as Barkley nets equaliser

Kepa Arrizabalaga

A passenger for most of the second half with Chelsea dominating and looking to find a way back into the game. Good save at the end to stop Monchengladbach netting a winner. 4

Cesar Azpilicueta

Remained strong at the back and pushed on at times to help his side going forward. 5

Andreas Christensen

Much more comfortable for the defender after the break following a rather tricky first half. 5

Kurt Zouma

Better from the ex-Everton loanee in the second half with Monchengladbach not threatening as much. 5

Ross Barkley scores screamer in warm up

Emerson Palmieri

Had a few more chances to get forward before he was subbed midway through the half. 4

Jorginho

Good range of passing from the Italian in an improved second-half display. The hosts weren't running through him like they did in the first half as Chelsea dominated. 5

Mateo Kovacic in the first half against Borussia Monchengladbach (Laurens Lindhout/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Mateo Kovacic

So much better after the break after a tough opening 45 minutes. Did well to win the first penalty after a brilliant run into the box before he was subbed off. 5

Pedro

Couple of decent passages of play but nothing to really threaten the German side prior to his substitution. 4

Mason Mount

Came incredibly close to reducing the deficit as Yann Sommer made an outstanding one-handed save from close range as the ball looked set to hit the net. Very bright again just like in the first half as he bids to impress his boss ahead of next week's opener at Manchester United. 7

Christian Pulisic

Not much of an impact on the game prior to his substitution. 4

Tammy Abraham

Will be cursing Sommer tonight after the goalkeeper produced two fine saves to stop him from scoring certain goal. However, managed to get his goal with a confident penalty beyond the Swiss international. Put himself about in his time on the pitch and caused problems for the hosts. 6

Substitutes

Ross Barkley (Mateo Kovacic, 66)

You would have backed him to score his one-on-one given his fine form in pre-season so far. Thankfully he kept his calm to net the equaliser from the spot. 5

Marcos Alonso (Emerson, 66)

Great play from the Spaniard to tee up Olivier Giroud for his opening after his introduction. Got forward a lot as he tried to help the team back into the game. 5

Olivier Giroud (Tammy Abraham, 66)

Should have done much better with his effort on goal as he was played through by Alonso before making it easy for Sommer with a tame effort. 4

Kenedy (Christian Pulisic, 66)

Barely involved following his introduction after his good performances in Japan. 4

N'Golo Kante (Pedro, 72)

Great to see him back on the pitch after his recent issues with his knee. Put himself about in the closing stages with his usual energetic display. 4

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