Chelsea player ratings vs Bournemouth: Cole Palmer a joy to watch but Moises Caicedo mistake costly
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Chelsea needed Reece James’ late free-kick to salvage a 2-2 draw following a stunning fightback from Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. The Cherries had come from 1-0 down following Cole Palmer’s opener to lead 2-1 in west London, the goals coming from Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo.
However, James, on as a substitute, curled a superb low effort into the far corner in stoppage time to earn a share of the points. Even so, the Blues’ run without a Premier League victory now extends to five games. Here’s how Enzo Maresca’s side rated at Stamford Bridge...
Robert Sanchez 5. Got away with one hairy moment as Bournemouth struck post. Little chance with either goal. Moises Caicedo 4. Deployed as a right-back and without much licence to invert. Incredibly clumsy foul on Semenyo for penalty. Josh Acheampong 6. A second successive league start for the teenager, who impressed again in a composed first half but was beaten by Semenyo for Bournemouth’s second.
Levi Colwill 6. A dominant, aggressive display from a player touted last week as a future captain. Seems to relish marshalling young Acheampong through the game. Battled through injury. Marc Cucurella 6. On the front foot against David Brooks, who escaped red card for cynical clothesline.
Romeo Lavia 7. First Premier League start in more than a month following hamstring injury. Took no time getting back up to speed. Gives this side a better balance. Booked. Enzo Fernandez 6. Found plenty of space to drive into as Bournemouth tilted their midfield in failed attempt to stop Palmer.
