Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
Player of the match – Mateo Kovacic
Chelsea overcame a formidable Red Bull Salzburg to eke out a 2-1 victory in Austria and safe their place within the Champions League knockout levels with a sport to spare.
Following a touching tribute to Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz who handed away on Saturday, the sport kicked off in explosive vogue with either side getting ahead freely and having fun with house to assault into, inside a boisterous Red Bull Arena. Once Chelsea perked up and pulled forward, although, they dominated proceedings, enjoying Salzburg off the park by means of to half-time.
Die Roten Bullen levelled issues up nearly instantly after the break as the sport burst into life as soon as extra, with either side exchanging blows in what was a unbelievable sport of soccer. Chelsea wanted extra to get previous a formidable, younger Salzburg facet, they usually obtained precisely that when Kai Havertz fired them again in entrance within the sixty fourth minute.
Chelsea nearly capitalised on Bernardo’s poor header mere moments after the primary whistle, with Havertz colliding with Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn’s head in attempting to beat him to the ball. He was capable of proceed, although, and the hosts swiftly grew into proceedings after an early spell of Chelsea dominance.
Matthias Jaissle’s facet have been inflicting Chelsea issues when attempting to construct their assaults, packing their midfield tight to power them huge or lengthy. But simply as that appeared to be working, a cross into the field was defended poorly and several other missed challenges noticed the ball fall into the trail of an unmarked Mateo Kovacic, who smashed it past Kohn for 1-0.
It ought to’ve been 2-0 after half an hour when Chelsea seamlessly evaded an aggressive press to string collectively a unbelievable crew transfer which set Havertz by means of in a two vs one state of affairs. He then squared for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, however the ahead fluffed his traces.
Havertz spurned a wonderful probability himself minutes later, assembly a superb cross with an underwhelming header. Aubameyang did a lot better with a harder probability on the cusp of half-time, forcing Kohn into yet one more save.
Salzburg flew out of the traps after the break, and regardless of being denied a penalty by VAR, they drew stage after 49 minutes. An beautiful cross from Maximilian Wober was met by an equally as spectacular end on the again put up by Junior Adamu, punishing Chelsea’s wastefulness.
After arising with the products at one finish, Adamu was the hero once more 4 minutes later, clearing Jorginho’s header off the road from a nook.
Just as Havertz’s night was changing into one to neglect having missed a number of beneficial possibilities, he fired Chelsea again in entrance with a sensational, curled strike from the sting of the field, following one other neat passage of play.
Potter used substitutes to shift his facet right into a again 4 to see out the closing levels, efficiently taking the sting out of an in any other case all-action contest and placing Chelsea inside touching distance of successful Group E.
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6/10 – Just a few furry moments together with his distribution early on, however settled down as his facet turned up the warmth. Strong, low save to disclaim Benjamin Sesko in a while, which he adopted up by spilling a cross. Textbook Kepa.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10 – His efforts in bringing the ball out down the channel have been necessary in attempting to overload Salzburg.
CB: Thiago Silva – 9/10 – Read the sport tremendously. Knew precisely when to step out or drop off and cleared his traces in composed vogue. Bailed out his goalkeeper with a clearance off the road within the 68th minute.
CB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10 – Started shaky, however grew in confidence all through the primary half. Perhaps may’ve proven extra dedication to intercept the cross for the equaliser, however was outnumbered on the again put up.
RWB: Christian Pulisic – 6/10 – Looked sharp in possession and stretched play nicely, however – as anticipated – struggled together with his defensive duties. Missed an amazing probability earlier than being hooked.
CM: Jorginho – 8/10 – The Italian at his greatest. Sitting on the base of midfield, Chelsea used him as the springboard for all of their greatest strikes.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9/10 – Key to unlocking a nicely organised Salzburg midfield in with the ability to carry the ball and burst ahead. Alert for his objective and completed brilliantly.
LWB: Raheem Sterling – 7/10 – Played an necessary function in stretching the play and linking up in superior areas, however not as efficient as he could be.
AM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10 – Bright on his maiden Champions League begin and gave Chelsea numerical benefits in key attacking areas, significantly when peeling off to maneuver huge.
ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10 – For a person that stands at round six foot 4, Havertz must be a lot better at heading a soccer. Missed too many simple possibilities, then scored a worldie. Endlessly complicated.
ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 5/10 – Had to attain following his facet’s slick transfer and his strike accomplice’s sq. ball. Won’t be offered with a better probability.
SUB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek (68′ for Kovacic) – 6/10 – Couldn’t replicate the Croatian’s affect on the sport.
SUB: Cesar Azpilicueta (75′ for Pulisic) – N/A
SUB: Armando Broja (75′ for Aubameyang) – N/A
SUB: Mason Mount (88′ for Sterling) – N/A
SUB: Hakim Ziyech (88′ for Gallagher) – N/A
Manager: Graham Potter – 9/10 – His resolution to play two wingers in a wing-back function left Chelsea open at instances, however the reward outweighed the chance. His facet have been untouchable within the first half, with poor ending letting down his plan.
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