CHELSEA booked their place within the Carabao Cup quarter-finals due to a joint masterclass from Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling.
Palmer helped arrange the Blues profitable targets, together with Sterling’s second-half magnificence.
Chelsea booked their place within the Carabao Cup quarter-finalsCredit score: Getty
However nonetheless Mauricio Pochettino will likely be temped again into the switch marketplace for an answer to his No9 downside.
Right here is how Jack Figg rated Chelsea‘s gamers from Stamford Bridge.
Robert Sanchez – 6
Given little to do all through however the Spaniard nonetheless seems prone to the ball at his toes. Nearly caught out simply after the break.
Reece James – 6
The returning skipper was very aggressive down the proper flank throughout his hour shift. It’s clear he desires to make up for misplaced time.
Axel Disasi – 7
Strong 90 minutes at centre-back having crammed in at full-back lately with James out. Partnered nicely with former Monaco team-mate Benoit Badiashile.
Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi lead Chelsea’s celebrationsCredit score: Getty
Benoit Badiashile – 8
Sharp reactions to attain opener and high quality on the again all night time. His return will give Pochettino a welcomed squad headache.
Marc Cucurella – 6
Good hyperlink up with Sterling down the left. The previous Brighton man was constructive down the left and seemed to get common crosses in.
Lesley Ugochukwu – 6
Performed within the anchor function and gained the ball again on a number of events. His positioning allowed Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez additional afield.
Conor Gallagher was stuffed with creativityCredit score: Reuters
Conor Gallagher – 5
Offered the opener with a cross from a brief nook. The midfielder seemed constructive however lacked the ultimate product or took one too many touches at instances.
Enzo Fernandez – 6
Confirmed parts of working again defensively. Additionally had a few lengthy vary pictures to maintain Blackburn stopper Leopold Wahlstedt busy.
Cole Palmer – 8
A relentless menace all night time to defenders. Brilliantly aggressive down the proper and equally inventive centrally. Concerned in each targets.
Cole Palmer was a continuing menace all night time to defendersCredit score: Getty
Nicolas Jackson – 4
Struggled to get into the sport at instances. His finest play got here holding up the ball for others but it surely won’t clear up Chelsea’s scoring issues.
Raheem Sterling – 9
Gorgeous efficiency from the winger. Unplayable chopping in on the left, the place he scored Chelsea’s second. Additionally a handful when he switched to the proper
Subs
Levi Colwill (for Badiashile 60 minutes) – 6
Seems mature past his years. It is going to be attention-grabbing to see how Pochettino juggles the teen with Thiago Silva, Badiashile and Disasi.
Malo Gusto (for James on 60 minutes) – 5
Unfortunate to not get within the group after a stable run of matches in James’ absence.
Caicedo (for Jackson on 75 minutes) – 5
Held down the midfield within the final 15 with the sport already away from Blackburn.
Noni Madueke (for Palmer on 86 minutes) – 5
Not given a lot time to show himself. It is going to be powerful to beat both Palmer or Sterling to a spot on the flank, although.
Alex Matos (for Fernandez on 86 minutes) – 5
A good run out for the starlet.
Raheem Sterling celebrates his aimCredit score: Getty