Goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez gave Chelsea a comfortable victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, with stand-out performances from Marc Cucurella and Andrey Santos.
Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Burnley
Robert Sanchez – 7/10
The Spanish shot-stopper enjoyed a relatively calm outing, largely protected by a solid defensive display ahead of him. Despite the quiet period, he demonstrated excellent focus, claiming several crosses confidently and executing the necessary, routine saves to successfully secure the clean sheet.
Reece James – 7.5/10
The captain delivered a compelling performance on the right flank. Defensively sound, he minimized any threat from Burnley’s wide players. His attacking contributions were notable, showing superb intent to drive forward and link up play, providing a continuous outlet for switches of play.
Tosin Adarabioyo – 7/10
Operating at the heart of the backline, Adarabioyo showcased his composure and aerial dominance. His distribution from the back was smart and progressive, quickly launching attacking moves, while his positional awareness helped neutralize the forward threat of the opposition.
Trevoh Chalobah – 7/10
Chalobah was a reliable partner in central defense. He exhibited strong recovery speed on a couple of occasions to cover space and was efficient in his tackling and clearances, contributing significantly to a well-earned shut-out for the team.
Marc Cucurella – 7/10
The left-back put in a characteristically high-energy shift. He managed his defensive duties effectively but was arguably more impactful with his non-stop running down the wing, providing width and tirelessly attempting to overlap the attacking players.
Andrey Santos – 8.5/10 (Man of the Match)
The standout performer of the match. Santos was a powerful and dynamic force in the center of the pitch, fully justifying his selection. He excelled at winning the ball back, dictated the pace of the game with intelligent passing, and displayed a maturity far beyond his years, effectively controlling the midfield battle.
Enzo Fernandez – 8/10
The Argentinian playmaker was instrumental in Chelsea’s midfield machine, displaying his signature superb range of passing. He continuously unlocked the defense with incisive balls and sealed a strong individual display by calmly slotting in the team’s second goal late in the fixture.
Pedro Neto – 8/10
A constant thorn in the side of the Burnley defense, Neto’s trickery and directness on the wing were a key attacking weapon. He crowned his performance by netting the crucial opening goal, demonstrating sharp instinct to find the back of the net and break the deadlock.
Joao Pedro – 7/10
Playing in an advanced role, Joao Pedro demonstrated flashes of brilliance, utilizing creative movement to link the midfield and forward line. His touch was excellent, and he was successful in finding pockets of space, though he might have wished for a cleaner final product on a few attempts.
Jamie Gittens – 7.5/10
The winger was lively and direct throughout his time on the pitch, using his blistering pace to commit defenders. His decisiveness was rewarded when he turned provider, delivering a fine assist for the first goal, setting the tone for the attack.
Liam Delap – 6.5/10
Delap led the line with dedication, putting in a tireless effort pressing the opposition defenders and making intelligent runs to stretch the back four. While he worked hard for the team’s cause, the main chances mostly fell to the players around him, leaving him with limited personal goal-scoring opportunities.