Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe: Blues' Player Ratings as Felix and Adarabioyo bag brace apiece in a routine rout against minnows | FA Cup 2024-25

Chelsea completed a 5-0 rout of Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in Round 3 of the FA Cup on Saturday, January 11. As a result, the Blues progress to Round 4, while their visitors crash out having started the competition in Round 1.

Chelsea made a composed and assured start to the game as they dominated possession and froze Morecambe out without much of the ball. This dominance on the ball led to several chances but the Blues were wasteful in the final third for most of the first period. They attempted a total of 15 shots but a measly three of those were on target as they struggled to convert their chances.

The biggest chance came early in the half as Christopher Nkunku stepped up to take a penalty. However, his shot was saved by Harry Burgoyne in a great start to the contest by Morecambe. That high lasted for just a while as Tosin Adarabioyo scored to make it 1-0 after 39 minutes from Reece James' assist. The visitors managed two shots on target from two attempts in a decent showing.

Chelsea led their visitors 1-0 at the end of the first half.

Manager Enzo Maresca made three changes at the interval for Chelsea as Malo Gusto, Marc Cucurella and Jadon Sancho came on in place of Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Pedro Neto. The hosts doubled their lead just five minutes into the second period as Nkunku made up for his first-half miss and scored from open play after 50 minutes.

It was Morecambe manager Derek Adams' turn to then make a triple change, but once again, the Blues had the last laugh. They scored in the 70th minute as Adarabioyo made it a brace for himself from Tyrique George's assist. The latter bagged his second assist just five minutes later, assisting Joao Felix for 4-0.

The Portuguese marksman scored his second goal just two minutes later, this time assisted by substitute Cucurella. Chelsea secured a dominant win against their rivals, and on that note, let's take a look at their player ratings.

Chelsea Player Ratings

Filip Jorgensen - 7.5/10

Jorgensen made three saves between the sticks for Chelsea and did well to earn a clean sheet in this match.

Reece James - 7.5/10

James won four of five duels and also provided an assist. He played two other key passes and four accurate crosses as well.

Tosin Adarabioyo - 9.5/10

Adarabioyo had a great game by any defender's standards as he scored a brace. He also hit the woodwork one time, and won all four of his duels.

Axel Disasi - 8/10

Disasi won three duels, making one block and one clearance. He also played two key passes and attempted four shots off-target.

Renato Veiga - 7.5/10

He won three duels, making one interception and one clearance. He also played one key pass in a good performance.

Romeo Lavia - 7/10

Lavia passed the ball with 90% accuracy, including two key passes in a decent midfield performance.

Pedro Neto - 7/10

Neto had a good game as he played two key passes and won three duels as well.

Christopher Nkunku - 7.5/10

Nkunku won four of six duels, missed one penalty, but scored one goal in a topsy-turvy game for the Frenchman.

Joao Felix - 9.5/10

Felix had a great game as he attempted three shots on target and scored from two of them. He also played one key pass and won five duels.

Tyrique George - 8/10

George had a great game on the left flank for Chelsea as he played five key passes, including two assists. He also won three duels.

Marc Guiu - 6.5/10

Guiu started up front but put in a subpar performance for Chelsea.

Substitutes

Malo Gusto - 7/10

Gusto came off the bench for the second half and put in a good performance.

Marc Cucurella - 7.5/10

Cucurella came on for the second half and played well, even providing an assist.

Jadon Sancho - 7/10

Sancho replaced Neto at half-time and played well in the second period.

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