Brentford 0-0 Chelsea: Player ratings as Blues held to frustrating draw
- Brentford and Chelsea played out 0-0 draw at Gtech Community Stadium
- Blues made five changes and needed inspiration from substitutes
- Sepp van den Berg missed the best chance of the game late on
By Tom Gott
Chelsea missed their chance to solidify their push for a spot in the top four with an underwhelming 0-0 draw with Brentford on Sunday.
Brentford had the better of a limp first half against a Chelsea side which made five changes from the 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in midweek, but the second-half introductions of Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto helped spark the visitors into life.
The trio all saw sights of goal blocked, but it was Brentford who had the game's best chance. Sepp van den Berg had his head in his hands when he sent a free header bouncing over the crossbar with ten minutes to go.
The draw leaves Chelsea fourth in the standings but at the mercy of Manchester City and Newcastle United, both of whom could climb above the Blues if they win their games in hand.
Brentford player ratings (4-3-3)
Player | Rating |
|---|---|
GK: Mark Flekken | 8.6/10 |
RB: Kristoffer Ajer | 6.8/10 |
CB: Nathan Collins | 7.3/10 |
CB: Sepp van den Berg | 6.8/10 |
LB: Keane Lewis-Potter | 7.9/10 |
DM: Christian Norgaard | 7.0/10 |
CM: Yehor Yarmoliuk | 6.4/10 |
CM: Mikkel Damsgaard | 6.9/10 |
RW: Bryan Mbeumo | 6.5/10 |
ST: Yoane Wissa | 6.7/10 |
LW: Kevin Schade | 6.9/10 |
SUB: Vitaly Yanelt (66' for Yarmoliuk) | 6.3/10 |
SUB: Mathias Jensen (83' for Damsgaard) | N/A |
SUB: Michael Kayode (83' for Ajer) | N/A |
Subs not used: Hakon Valdimarsson (GK), Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock, Rico Henry, Paris Maghoma, Yunus Emre Konak
Chelsea player ratings (4-2-3-1)
Player | Rating |
|---|---|
GK: Robert Sanchez | 8.1/10 |
RB: Malo Gusto | 7.2/10 |
CB: Tosin Adarabioyo | 7.1/10 |
CB: Trevoh Chalobah | 7.1/10 |
LB: Reece James | 7.9/10 |
DM: Moises Caicedo | 7.9/10 |
DM: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall | 7.2/10 |
RM: Noni Madueke | 6.3/10 |
AM: Enzo Fernandez | 7.5/10 |
LM: Jadon Sancho | 7.1/10 |
ST: Christopher Nkunku | 6.1/10 |
SUB: Nicolas Jackson (46' for Nkunku) | 6.3/10 |
SUB: Cole Palmer (58' for Dewsbury-Hall) | 6.4/10 |
SUB: Pedro Neto (58' for Madueke) | 6.8/10 |
SUB: Marc Cucurella (76' for James) | 6.0/10 |
Subs not used: Filip Jorgensen (GK), Benoit Badiashile, Josh Acheampong, Levi Colwill, Tyrique George
Player of the match - Mark Flekken (Brentford)
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