Chelsea have been left pissed off by Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon as an out-of-sync attacking show resulted in a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge.
The guests had the ball within the internet first when Eberechi Eze smashed dwelling from a direct free kick, however a VAR intervention disallowed it after deeming Marc Guéhi to be inside one meter of the defensive wall.
Palace regarded the brighter of the 2 sides as Adam Wharton linked nicely with Jean-Philippe Mateta to drive a save from Robert Sánchez, whereas Chelsea struggled to get Cole Palmer into the sport and winger Pedro Neto tried to be optimistic in an general sluggish opening 45 minutes from the Blues.
The introduction of Estêvão off the bench added vitality into Chelsea’s assault as he immediately bought previous his marker after a break of the ball, earlier than clipping a cross right into a harmful space. The 18-year-old Brazil worldwide then had the most effective likelihood of the sport, solely to fireside over the bar after taking a nasty contact.
Chelsea’s greatest spell of the sport did not come till the ultimate 10 minutes once they made a handful of late possibilities — none higher than the one which fell to substitute Andrey Santos, who skied it means over the bar. Nevertheless it was too little, too late.
Positives
England youth worldwide Josh Acheampong was a standout for Chelsea in protection, as he persistently matched Mateta to finish an assured 90 minutes. There have been additionally optimistic indicators from Estêvão who briefly ignited the Blues’ assault off the bench, although he ought to have completed higher along with his likelihood.
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Negatives
Chelsea registered a shot on track within the third minute after which did not get one other one till the ninetieth. The Blues struggled to search out the solutions to unlock Crystal Palace’s protection, whereas their ultimate balls and execution of pictures was poor.
Supervisor ranking out of 10
Enzo Maresca, 5 — Proactive in seeking to change the sport, Maresca took little time to carry on Estêvão. However he might have introduced Liam Delap on barely earlier to try to get a aim.
Participant scores (1-10; 10 = greatest, gamers launched after 70 minutes get no ranking)
GK Robert Sanchez, 5 — Saved by VAR after Eze’s freekick flashed previous him, however then made an excellent cease towards Mateta’s effort. He saved the efforts he was anticipated to cease.
DF Marc Cucurella, 6 — Flew right into a problem and fouled Will Hughes on the sting of the field, however was saved by VAR after Eze’s freekick was disallowed after Guehi was inside a meter of the wall when the ball was struck. He made optimistic runs into the opposition field when inverted.
DF Trevoh Chalobah, 6 — He anticipated play nicely and picked up clever positions throughout counter-attacks; he additionally helped set the press to win the ball again by taking part in excessive and made himself an choice to obtain the ball.
DF Josh Acheampong, 7 — The Chelsea academy graduate battled nicely in an general sturdy efficiency, profitable a number of duels and looking out composed when progressing the ball forwards. He marked Mateta carefully to forestall him from linking play.
DF Reece James, 5 — Careless along with his challenges at instances, James was booked after which warned after committing foul following a nutmeg from Eze.
MF Moisés Caicedo, 5 — The midfielder pressed aggressively to problem for the ball, however was typically too late and performed round. He additionally mistimed his tackles in different moments.
MF Enzo Fernández, 5 — The Argentina worldwide regarded to play the ball ahead however was too sluggish and ineffective earlier than he was changed by Andrey Santos.
AM Jamie Gittens, 4 — The winger labored arduous however was unproductive general on his Premier League debut for Chelsea and was changed early within the second half by Estêvão.
AM Cole Palmer, 4 — Palmer was not often concerned as he struggled to search out area to get on the ball. He looped an effort over the bar whereas one other was blocked, and he was not as incisive along with his passing as regular.
AM Pedro Neto, 6 — The winger had vibrant moments when seeking to beat his marker and labored arduous to chase down balls. He additionally utilized strain from lengthy balls to drive errors from defenders.
ST João Pedro, 4 — The striker dropped into channels to obtain the ball however nothing got here of it towards a cussed Palace backline. He drifted out of the sport within the second half earlier than being changed by Delap.
Substitutes
Estêvão (Gittens, 54″) 6 — Made an influence as quickly as he bought the ball, taking over his marker earlier than delivering a cross into the field that was marginally too excessive for Neto. He had Chelsea’s greatest likelihood within the 66th minute however took a nasty contact after which fired over the bar. He was additionally booked for an aggressive sort out on Daniel Muñoz.
Liam Delap (Joao Pedro, 74″) 6 — Delap provided a extra direct route for Chelsea and helped win a nook from his willingness to battle with opposition defenders. He beat his marker to work an effort at aim within the ninetieth minute nevertheless it was straight at goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Malo Gusto (James, 79″) N/R — A daring effort from vary was launched into Stamford Bridge’s orbit within the 89th minute.
Andrey Santos (Fernandez, 79″) N/R — Launched within the eightieth minute, the midfielder had an enormous likelihood to win the sport however despatched his strike excessive over the bar, becoming a member of Gusto’s effort in orbit. He additionally could not discover Delap when knocking the ball down moments later.
