Chelsea v Brighton: Player Ratings
BBC Sport presents the player ratings from the thrilling Premier League encounter between Chelsea and Brighton.
Match Overview
- Score: Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Date: 21 August (published)
Key Moments:
- Cole Palmer scored the winner in a seven-goal thriller.
- Joao Pedro scored for both teams, including two goals for Chelsea and an own goal.
- Pascal Gross scored a late consolation for Brighton.
Player Ratings
Chelsea
- Emiliano Martinez (8): Made several key saves, including from Malick Yalcouye and Charalampos Kostoulas.
- Wesley Fofana (7): Drove forward well in possession and helped create space for his teammates.
- Maxence Lacroix (6): Confident with the ball but defensive display had its lapses.
- Levi Colwill (6): Looked comfortable but caught out of position at times.
- Pedro Neto (7): Scored Chelsea's second goal and created chances for his teammates, though responsible for Brighton's first goal.
- Malo Gusto (6): Delivered good corners but quiet overall.
- Romeo Lavia (7): Opened the scoring for Chelsea after just four minutes.
- Jorrel Hato (7): Provided an excellent assist on the counter-attack.
- Cole Palmer (8): Scored a crucial goal and pressed well, though missed a chance early in the second half.
- Joao Pedro (8): A creative force, scored Chelsea's opening and third goals, atoning for earlier misses.
- Morgan Rogers (7): Set up several chances for his teammates, including Neto's goal.
Subs
- Josh Acheampong (6) (on 68 for Fofana): Helped solidify Chelsea's defense upon his introduction.
- Reece James (7) (on 68 for Neto): Added energy and contribution at both ends of the pitch.
- Moises Caicedo (6) (on 68 for Lavia): Left injured after just 11 minutes.
- Pep Chavarria (6) (on 72 for Colwill): Energetic cameo.
- Valentin Barco (6) (on 82 for Caicedo): Little time to make an impact.
Subs not used: Penders, Gittens, Estevao Willian, Welbeck