Chelsea’s player ratings against Leicester City showcased a mixed bag of performances, with Cole Palmer shining once again to secure an FA Cup semi-final spot. Mauricio Pochettino’s side had to overcome some setbacks, including Raheem Sterling’s struggles and Axel Disasi’s costly blunder. Here’s a breakdown of the individual performances:

Goalkeeper & Defense:

– Robert Sanchez (3/10): His performance was erratic, nearly conceding from a Daka opportunity and showing vulnerability in handling crosses. Questionable positioning led to Disasi’s own goal.

– Malo Gusto (7/10): Impressive going forward but showed some defensive uncertainty.

– Axel Disasi (4/10): His own goal will haunt him, and he appeared to lose confidence afterward.

– Trevoh Chalobah (6/10): Looked solid in defense and seems to be gaining favor.

– Marc Cucurella (7/10): Scored an important goal and contributed defensively.

Midfield:

– Moises Caicedo (6/10): Provided physicality in midfield and kept possession ticking.

– Conor Gallagher (6/10): Started well but struggled in the second half with misplaced passes.

– Mykhailo Mudryk (7/10): Troubled the opposition defense with his dribbling before being substituted.

Attack:

– Cole Palmer (8/10): Impressive throughout, scoring a crucial goal and providing a decisive assist.

– Nicolas Jackson (8/10): His pace troubled Leicester’s defense and led to key moments in the game.

– Raheem Sterling (4/10): Despite an assist, Sterling had a poor showing with missed opportunities and a lack of confidence.

Subs & Manager:

– Carney Chukwuemeka (7/10): Contributed with a crucial goal despite some shaky passes.

– *Noni Madueke (7/10): Made an impact with a late goal.

– Ben Chilwell (N/A): Came on late in stoppage time.

– Mauricio Pochettino (7/10): His tactical decisions troubled Leicester’s defense, and his substitutions played a role in securing the win, though there were areas for improvement.