Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Tottenham: Chalobah's Goal Gets Blues Up and Running
By Ryan Pierse
GK Djordje Petrovic - 6
Was alert to a couple of crosses and made a good save from a Son Heung-min free-kick. Other than that, he didn't have much to do.
Benoit Badiashile - 6
The quietest of the back four tonight but he didn't have too much to do as Tottenham were limp in front of goal.
Thiago Silva - 7
A typically assured performance from the Brazilian, who marshaled the Chelsea defense well and made a number of important blocks and interceptions.
Marc Cucurella - 7
Had a tough time dealing with the pace of Dejan Kulusevski at times, but otherwise played well and was Chelsea's main attacking threat down the left.
Reece James - 7
Was a constant threat going forward and put in a number of dangerous crosses. Also did his defensive duties well, making a number of important tackles and interceptions.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 7
Played well in a box-to-box role, making a number of important tackles and interceptions. Also got forward well and had a couple of chances to score.
Mateo Kovacic - 8
Was Chelsea's best player on the night, dictating the tempo of the game and creating a number of chances for his teammates. Also made a number of important tackles and interceptions.
Raheem Sterling - 6
Had a quiet game by his standards, but still managed to create a few chances for his teammates. Was replaced by Hakim Ziyech in the second half.
Kai Havertz - 7
Played well in a false nine role, dropping deep to receive the ball and create chances for his teammates. Also got into good scoring positions on a number of occasions.
Mason Mount - 7
Was a constant threat down the right flank and put in a number of dangerous crosses. Also had a couple of chances to score.
Trevoh Chalobah - 8
Scored the winning goal with a fine header and was a solid presence at the back. Also made a number of important tackles and interceptions.
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