"Player Ratings: Chelsea vs. Wrexham Match"
Ian Maatsen sends message as possible Mason Mount replacement emerges
Christopher Nkunku scored on his debut as Mauricio Pochettino won 5-0 against Wrexham to start his tenure as Chelsea manager.
The £53 million transfer from RB Leipzig was largely subdued during his second-half appearance, but in the 90th, he got around the goalkeeper and finished well.
In a young team that looked very different from the Chelsea of previous season, nine players made their debuts. 6 Jamie Cumming
Wrexham has not tested it.
– Malo Gusto
A flawless Pochettino performance, attacking but also regaining momentum to defend.
– 7 Trevoh Chalobah
took care of his team’s younger members while putting on a strong captain’s performance.
(6) Bashir Humphreys
looked at ease while in control but was rarely put to the test.
(5) Marc Cucurella
In an uneventful first 45 minutes, outperformed by Gusto. Despite already been replaced, he somehow entered the game late.
7 Andrey Santos
controlled the midfield and rarely lost possession of the ball.
(6) Cesare Casadei
Over the course of 90 minutes, a strong physical midfield presence helped Nkunku score.
7 for Carney Chukwuemeka
produced the second goal and appeared to be Mason Mount’s successor.
5 Diego Moreira
The 18-year-old appeared to be unprepared for this level and to be quite raw.
Seven Nicolas Jackson
Ben Tozer was beaten by Jackson’s quickness as he set up Maatsen’s opening goal.
9 Ian Maatsen
Maatsen scored two outstanding goals, the second coming from the fringe of the box in particular. played outside of position and performed admirably.
Replacements Lucas Bergstrom – N/A
The ball in goal was also scarcely touched.
7 Ben Chilwell
effectively executed Pochettino’s gameplan at full-back before scoring a wonderful lob late in the game.
6 Alfie Gilchrist
At right-back, a solid but guarded performance.
(7) Conor Gallagher
made it 3-0 with a superb finish as he battles for his future.
7 Lewis Hall
Adapted well after replacing Andrey Santos.
(8) Angelo Gabriel
produced an excellent cross for Sterling, who missed it with his head, and gave Chilwell his assist in the last seconds.
(8) Christopher Nkunku
was fairly quiet as a No9 but scored a fantastic goal with virtually the last touch of the game.
Raheem Sterling, seven
Very animated yet forgot to sit down.
