Mike Penders: Confident was the word for the 21-year-old goalkeeper during his first start in place of the injured Emiliano Martinez. That was until a cross came in and he sent a calamitous corner into his own net, before allowing Tel’s shot to pass at his near post. 4
Josh Acheampong: Having started seven of Chelsea’s 10 games in all competitions this season, Acheampong has established himself as a reliable member of the defense. Well defended and rarely looked troubled. 6
Maxence Lacroix: The French international made several important interventions during periods when Chelsea were under pressure. 6
Levi Colwill: Colwill looked his physical best as part of an increasingly stable backline. 6
Pedro Neto: Arguably Chelsea’s most remarkable player. Excellent defensively, winning the ball high up the pitch on several occasions, while also posing a threat going forward. I saw a well-struck effort saved in the second half. 7
Moses Caicedo: Like Neto, one of Chelsea’s best players. Consistently won possession and disrupted Tottenham’s rhythm, notably through his battles with James Maddison before the midfielder was sent off. 8
Jordan Henderson: Perhaps he should have made more of Chelsea’s best chance of the first half in the 36th minute, but otherwise handled his responsibilities in midfield effectively. 6
Jorrel Hato: A quiet evening during which he appeared more focused on containing Mohammed Kudus than on supporting the attacks. Taken off in the 65th minute. 5
Cole Palmer: Contributed well defensively and in the Chelsea press. He tested Kinsky with a curling effort and was involved in several promising moves, but couldn’t provide a decisive moment. Palmer was sent off for a late tackle on Gallagher, after being booked for causing a flash point by shoving Fernandes, in nine minutes of poor discipline. 4
Geovany Quenda: Making his first start at Chelsea in place of Joao Pedro, Quenda started on the left wing and won an early free-kick. However, he struggled to make a significant offensive impact and was taken off in the 72nd minute. 6
Morgane Rogers: Looked less effective as a striker but still combined well with Palmer and forced a good save. Like Palmer and Quenda, he lacked the decisive touch in the final third. 6
Submarines:
Marco Palestra (at 65, Hato): The winger was involved in the physical battle. 6
Estevao Willian (72, Quenda): Immediately made an impact by hitting a shot into the side netting. 6
Unused subs: Sharman-Lowe, Fofana, Gusto, Nicoll-Jazuli, Barco, Lavia, Welbeck
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