Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea: Player Ratings as Enzo Maresca secures win on King Power return
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca secured all three points when he faced his former side, Leicester City, at the King Power stadium today (November 23). The Italian tactician managed the Foxes last season, leading them to the Championship crown and promotion, but was ruthless with his new side today.
Argentine icon Enzo Fernandez stole the show today. He bagged a goal and an assist to hand the hosts their fourth defeat in five games. The Argentine set up Nicolas Jackson in the first 15 minutes of the game before scoring a 75th-minute header to keep the Blues comfortable in third place.
A late penalty from Jordan Ayew halved the deficit but was too little too late to change the direction of the points.
Chelsea player ratings:
Robert Sanchez - 6/10
Robert Sanchez had a peaceful afternoon in Leicester today and did not make a save in the game. He completed 19 out of 29 passes in a pedestrian event for the Spaniard. The late penalty stopped him from strolling to a clean sheet.
Wesley Fofana - 7/10
The Frenchman had an acceptable performance and played his part to neutralize the hosts' attack completely. He completed 95 percent of his 62 passes and made five recoveries in a dominant display.
Benoit Badiashille - 8/10
The Frenchman had a fine game for Chelsea today and completed the most passes in the match (90). He also made seven recoveries and four interceptions in a commanding display.
Levi Colwill - 7/10
The English defender had a solid game for the visitors today and was part of the defensive setup that pushed Steve Cooper to take off his entire starting offensive line. He completed 90 percent of his 90 passes.
Marc Cucurella - 7.6/10
The Euro 2024 winner performed well for Enzo Maresca's side against Leicester City. He completed 84 percent of his 56 passes and won two tackles.
Enzo Fernandez - 9/10
Undoubtedly the player of the match today, the Chelsea midfielder was simply brilliant against the Foxes. He set up one, scored the other, and delivered three points on the road.
Moises Caicedo - 7.5/10
The Ecuadorian midfielder was solid in the visitors' midfield. He completed 94 prrcent of 71 passes, won two tackles, and made four recoveries to ensure Chelsea's dominance in the middle of the park.
Cole Palmer - 7.5/10
The English midfield magician did not have his full complement of magic tricks in this game, but he put in a solid shift for his side in the away win. He was the most fouled player on the pitch (3), created three chances, and managed to test the opposition keeper with a close-range effort.
Joao Felix - 8/10
Joao Felix had a fine game for Chelsea today. He completed the most dribbles on the pitch (4) and won the most duels to boot (9). He will be pleased with his performance and only miffed that he failed to find the back of the net.
Noni Madueke - 7.5/10
The English wideman had a solid game for the visitors today. He tested the opposition keeper twice and created two chances in a fine 85-minute run on the green.
Nicolas Jackson - 8.5/10
The former Villareal striker was deadly and impactful with every touch in the game. He bagged a goal and tested the keeper twice in the game from six touches in the opposition box.
Chelsea Substitutes
Romeo Lavia - 3/10
The Belgian came on very late in the game, but his sole contribution to the match was conceding a late penalty that cost his side the clean sheet.
Christopher Nkunku - NA
The former RB Leipzig forward came on late in the game and did not have enough time to affect proceedings.
Jadon Sancho- NA
The Manchester United loanee came on late in the game and did not have enough time to affect proceedings.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall- NA
The midfielder came on late against his former side but did not affect the game following his late introduction.
