Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea: Blues' Player Ratings as Jorgensen and Sancho shine in a routine win for Maresca's men | UEFA Conference League 2024-25

Chelsea secured a straightforward 2-0 win against Heidenheim at the Voith Arena in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, November 28. The result sees the Blues remain top of the table with a perfect record of four wins in four, while their hosts remain seventh with nine points from four games.

Chelsea made a good start to the game as they kept the ball for extended spells looking to carve out an opening. With nearly 70% of the ball in the first half, the Blues threatened to score on several occasions as they created one move after another. However, they were met with tough resistance from Heidenheim custodian Kevin Muller, who made some great stops.

Chelsea attempted a total of 10 shots in the first half, with half of those on target. However, Muller saved all of them in a great first-half showing. Meanwhile, Heidenheim attempted five shots as well, managing four of those on target. Despite the highly end-to-end nature of this match, there were no goals to report in the first half as the teams were tied at 0-0.

The goalless nature of the game changed quickly in the second half as Chelsea grabbed the advantage just six minutes after the restart. Christopher Nkunku was the first to the ball as he slotted it into Heidenheim's net for 1-0 after 51 minutes. The hosts then made several changes as they looked to tweak their tactics in order to find a way back into the contest.

Heidenheim attempted a total of 11 shots in the second half, managing seven of those on target. This time, however, it was the visitors' goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen who was solid as he made seven saves. Chelsea had the last laugh and secured the result with a goal from Mykyaylo Mudryk in the 86th minute, assisted by Jadon Sancho.

There was very little time left after the goal for Heidenheim to mount a serious comeback as they succumed to defeat. On that note, let's take a look at the Blues' player ratings from this win.

Chelsea Player Ratings

Filip Jorgensen - 10/10

Jorgensen had a perfect game for Chelsea as he made four first-half stops and followed it up with seven more stops in the second half. He also played four long balls to open the play up for his team.

Axel Disasi - 7/10

Disasi was the visitors' captain for this match and performed well. He won seven duels, making two clearances and one interception.

Tosin Adarabioyo - 7/10

He had a good game at the back as he won two duels, making two clearances as well. Adarabioyo also played one key pass.

Benoit Badiashile - 7/10

Badiashile had a decent game in defence but was also booked for a foul.

Renato Veiga - 6.5/10

Veiga had an average game for Chelsea as well and was also shown a yellow card for a foul.

Cesare Casadei - 6.5/10

He had a good 90 minutes but unfortunately picked up a second yellow in the dying embers and was given his marching order by the referee.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - 7.5/10

He passed the ball with 89% accuracy, including three key passes and three accurate crosses. He also won five duels and attempted two shots on target.

Jadon Sancho - 8/10

Sancho passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including two key passes, which had one assist as well. He also completed three dribbles past opponents and won four duels as well.

Christopher Nkunku - 7.5/10

Nkunku scored Chelsea's first goal of the night and also played two crosses and one key pass. He attempted two other shots on target and also won five duels.

Mykhaylo Mudryk - 7.5/10

Mudryk scored his team's second goal to seal the victory for the Blues. He also played two key passes, completed two dribbles and also won six duels.

Marc Guiu - 7/10

Guiu had a busy outing as he attempted a staggering six shots, with three of those on target. He also won three duels and earned three free-kicks.

Substitutes

Joao Felix - 6.5/10

He replaced Guiu in the second half and put in a decent performance for his team.

Carney Chukwuemeka - 6.5/10

He replaced Nkunku after he picked up a knock in the second half and put in a composed performance.

Sam Rak-Sakyi & Tyrique George - N/A

The pair played less than 10 minutes apiece and hence does not warrant a rating

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