Chelsea experienced a setback as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The team’s failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities ultimately led to their loss, allowing the hosts to claim all three points.
Despite a strong first-half display from the Blues, the match remained goalless at halftime. Raheem Sterling missed a crucial opportunity to set up a teammate for a better chance. This missed opportunity came back to haunt Chelsea as Mario Lemina put the hosts ahead early in the second half. Matt Doherty secured the win for Wolves with a goal in stoppage time. Although Christopher Nkunku managed to score a late goal for Chelsea, it was not sufficient to secure a victory.
Following the match, Bobby Vincent provided player ratings for each Chelsea player who featured at Molineux:
Djordje Petrovic – Displayed excellent defensive skills and made an impressive save early in the second half. Rating: 7.
Malo Gusto – Showed speed and attacking prowess, but his performance declined in the second half. Rating: 5.
Axel Disasi – Made crucial defensive plays but almost cost his team a goal with a mistake in the second half. Rating: 5.
Thiago Silva – Showed signs of fatigue and made an error that almost led to a goal for Wolves. Rating: 5.
Levi Colwill – Utilized his height and defensive abilities effectively. Rating: 6.
Lesley Ugochukwu – Made valuable contributions before being forced off the field due to injury. Rating: 6.
Conor Gallagher – Booked early in the game, which affected his performance. Rating: 6.
Cole Palmer – Showed glimpses of brilliance but was also cautioned and will miss the next game. Rating: 5.
Raheem Sterling – Made a positive impact but made a poor decision at a crucial moment. Rating: 6.
Armando Broja – Missed opportunities and was substituted before the hour mark. Rating: 5.
Nicolas Jackson – Lacked precision in the final third and struggled with his first touch. Rating: 4.
Substitutes
Christopher Nkunku – Made an impact with a late goal. Rating: 8.
Mykhailo Mudryk – Showed promise but was unable to make a significant impact. Rating: 6.
Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, and Ian Maatsen – Substituted in the late stages of the game but did not make a notable impact. Badiashile was at fault for Wolves’ second goal.
It is evident that Chelsea’s performance did not meet expectations, and the team will need to regroup and concentrate on upcoming matches to reverse their fortunes.