Chelsea 1-0 Pafos, Player Ratings: Moi saves the day

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1. MOISÉS CAICEDO (7.5)

Caicedo’s having a career year as far as goals scored are concerned: this is now his fifth in all competitions, just one off his career high, which he set back in his debut season in Ecuador. This is all just a bonus

of course to his usual contributions as a world-class midfielder, but it is a most welcome bonus — and a most needed one in this case, to get us the three points.

2. ESTÊVÃO (6.7, sub)

Estêvão came on at the half and immediately injected some fresh energy and impetus into our play. He was perhaps a bit unlucky not to score, with the Pafos goalkeeper making multiple excellent saves and their defense making several last-ditch interventions.

Estêvão’s playing time has not been great in recent weeks, and he’s started just three of our last thirteen games. Some of that had to do with illness and injury, but hopefully he’s now over all that and can continue contributing and developing, and entertaining.

3. ENZO (6.7)

Enzo’s starting to become a specialist at third-place player ratings podium finishes; this is his seventh to lead the team. He’s been fairly consistent (and consistently good) of late, regardless of specific role, making an impact and leading the team as Reecey’s second in command. You know things are going well for him when the Real Madrid (and/or PSG) rumors start up again!

vs. PAFOS FC (CL, H, W 1-0)

EXCEPTIONAL (8.5-9.5): —

EXCELLENT (7.5-8.4): Caicedo (7.5)

GOOD (6.5-7.4): Estêvão (6.7, sub), Enzo (6.7)

AVERAGE (5.5-6.4): Badiashile (6.2), Sánchez (6.2, sub), Hato (6.2), Neto (6.0), James (6.0), Jörgensen (6.0), Fofana (5.9), Gusto (5.9), Gittens (5.7, sub), Cucurella (5.7, sub), João Pedro (5.6, sub)