Chelsea v Liverpool player ratings
Chelsea were denied another victory by Daniel Sturridge’s stunning late equaliser for Liverpool. Here’s how we rated each Blues player in the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Kepa Arrizabalaga: 8
Pulled off a number of important saves but could do nothing to stop Sturridge’s thunderbolt equaliser.
Cesar Azpilicueta: 7
A solid effort from one of the Blues’ most reliable men.
Antonio Rudiger: 8
Goal-line clearance after Mohand Salah rounded Kepa proved pivotal to Chelsea’s draw.
David Luiz: 7
Caught out several times at the back in the first half but atoned with a goal-line clearance.
Marcos Alonso: 7
Played his part well as Chelsea attempted to stretch Liverpool out wide then thread balls back through the middle.
N’Golo Kante: 7
Sat deeper than on previous outings this term in a bid to thwart the Reds’ attacking threats, and performed well again.
Jorginho: 7
Consistent both in keeping shape and creating from deep. One of Maurizio Sarri’s top generals.
Mateo Kovacic: 8
Threaded a fine ball through to Hazard for the opening goal to cap an intelligent performance.
Eden Hazard: 9
Another game, another goal for the red-hot Belgium forward who is already en route to the 40-goal target boss Sarri thinks he can hit.
Willian: 7
Always a willing worker and stretched Liverpool as Chelsea’s forwards dominated.
Olivier Giroud: 7
Led the line well again in another unselfish performance creating space for team-mates.
Alvaro Morata: 6
Picked up where Giroud had left off in holding a high line and battling to link Chelsea’s play.
Victor Moses: 6
Looked to keep a high tempo but in truth did not have too much to do after coming on.
