Chelsea player ratings: Palmer shines as Alonso battles injuries
- Source
- football.londonLocal press
- By
- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Jake Stokes)
- Published
Key points
- Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro have impressed in attack as Chelsea's front three
- Xabi Alonso managing squad without Marco Palestra (injured) and Enzo Fernandez (sold to Manchester City for £125m)
- Chelsea have not kept a clean sheet in 21 Premier League games; defensive issues persist despite Martinez's 4.5 saves per 90
Summary
Football.london rates Chelsea's players and manager after the opening weeks of the season. Alonso has steadied the ship despite losing Fernandez to Manchester City on deadline day and dealing with injuries to key defenders, forcing him to shuffle combinations in midfield. The attack has carried the team, but Chelsea's leaky backline remains a concern—they have not managed a clean sheet in the league for 21 games. Colwill has struggled in his new left centre-half role, while Martinez has made the third most saves in the Premier League but faces too many shots.
Original headline
Chelsea player ratings so far this season as Cole Palmer dazzles and Xabi Alonso let down
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