helsea’s disaster deepened after a 2-1 defeat away to newly promoted Fulham who piled stress on Graham Potter and his failing group.
Within the absence of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Carlos Vinicius proved the match-winner by heading in Andreas Pereira’s cross.
Willian had opened the scoring within the first half with a deflected shot however Kalidou Koulibaly scored an equaliser after a goal-mouth scramble.
On his Chelsea debut, Joao Felix was distinctive however obtained despatched off within the 58th minute, costing his group after they had been pushing for the successful objective.
Nizaar Kinsella was at Craven Cottage watching over the struggling Blues facet.
Virtually put his group in peril by palming out a Carlos Vinicius header towards an on-rushing De Cordova-Reid, a extra scientific ahead may need punished him. He was then caught in no man’s land as Vinicius headed within the winner.
Trevoh Chalobah – 5
Bobby De Cordova-Reid hit the bar after a mistake from the younger defender. Deflected Willian’s shot into Kepa’s web however it wasn’t his fault.
Thiago Silva – 6
Went near scoring a header in 18 minute, the choose of the defenders as typical. The 38-year-old was pretty strong regardless of the chaos round him.
Kalidou Koulibaly – 4
The Senegal worldwide couldn’t string a move collectively within the first half however scored a tap-in early within the second half. Not adequate.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 5
He was crushed by his former teammate Willian for the objective after he did his trademark transfer to chop inside and shoot.
Mateo Kovacic – 5
At instances, he confirmed his high quality as one of many 4 leaders who had a gathering with Potter forward of the match. Nonetheless, he discovered the sport handed him by at instances.
Denis Zakaria – 6
Risked giving freely a penalty with a slipshod problem early on however was one of many higher carried out. He got here off with a knee damage within the 56th minute, when it rains it pours.
Mason Mount – 5
The 23-year-old overcame a downturn in kind to discover a second of high quality for the equaliser, whipping a harmful free-kick that resulted in a objective. He did, nevertheless, look annoyed for a lot of the sport and carried out effectively inside himself.
Lewis Corridor – 5
Misses a very easy likelihood after simply two minutes however seemed tidy with the ball. The 18-year-old was no worse than nearly all of his senior colleagues.
Joao Felix – 6
Second of insanity: Felix was despatched off at Craven Cottage
/ Getty PhotosThe 23-year-old was by far Chelsea’s finest participant on his debut however a second of insanity noticed him despatched off for a two-footed deal with.
He left his group brief after they had been on the ascendency after Kalidou Koulibaly regardless of an entertaining show.
Joao Felix’s second contact was a nutmeg on Tim Ream and his third was a skillful flick to win a free-kick. He received two free-kicks in 14 minutes getting Antonee Robinson and Andreas Pereira booked. He additionally had six photographs and his presence elevated Havertz.
Nonetheless, it is going to be remembered as the sport the place he value his group factors.
Kai Havertz – 5
He improved within the presence of Felix, displaying himself to be a superb companion for the Portugal worldwide. Nonetheless, he was the facet act to Felix’s show.
Substitutes
Marc Cucurella – 6
Put a superb cross in after approaching from the bench. A very good effort after being neglected for an academy participant.
Jorginho – 5
An nameless displaying after Zakaria’s damage.
Hakim Ziyech – 6
The Morocco worldwide linked effectively with Havertz from the bench however it was too little too late.
Conor Gallagher – 5
Had little time to make an affect.
Carney Chukwuemeka – 6
The 19-year-old made an instantaneous affect together with his fearless dribbling. He should begin in opposition to Crystal Palace.
Unused substitutes: Bettinelli; Badiashile; Aubameyang, Fofana
