Chelsea player ratings as Mykhailo Mudryk and Moises Caicedo shine, Broja nets and Disasi solid

Goals from Armando Broja and Mykhhailo Mudryk ensured Chelsea earned their second Premier League win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage

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Scott TrotterChelsea writer

21:56, 2 OCT 2023
Updated22:09, 2 OCT 2023

Mykhailo Mudryk celebrates scoring the opening goal (Image: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP)

Chelsea came away from Craven Cottage with a 2-0 victory over Fulham, and hinted at what they could achieve under Mauricio Pochettino. The Blues are still without a number of injured stars, and the suspended Malo Gusto and Nicolas Jackson but found a way past their west London rivals after an outstanding first half.

Goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja saw Chelsea surpass their September Premier League tally, as the Blues' midfield three of Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez dominated proceedings. Both of Pochettino's had to be replaced as the game went on, and Chelsea's tempo slowed as the match progressed, but the three points will be seen as major step moving forwards.

football.london rate the players who delivered Chelsea's second win of thhe season.

Robert Sanchez - Did not have too much work to do but saved when required. 6.

Marc Cucurella - With Malo Gusto still suspended and Reece James not yet fit, Cucurella continued at right back following a decent performance versus Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Outside of a blatant yellow card, the Spaniard was once again very solid and pretty much untroubled. 7.

Axel Disasi - Quietly growing into the season and becoming a very consistent presence in Chelsea's backline. 7.

Thiago Silva - A solid night for the Brazilian whe showed some smart passing in his build up play. 6.

Levi Colwill - It was a return to the left side of defence for Colwill following Ben Chilwell's injury and he certainly showed he could provide an impact in advanced position. His spectacular, curling ball found Mykhalo Mudryk, who went on to open the scoring. 7.

Moises Caicedo - An exciting performance from the Ecuador international who combined very well with Enzo Fernandez and produced something in every department. 8.

Conor Gallagher - Chelsea's captain was fielded in a more advanced position in Chelsea's midfield press and performed well, and even exchanged positions with Cole Palmer on occasion. The system overall looked to suit Chelsea's midfield trio, although they could not exert the same control in the second period. 7.

Enzo Fernandez - Looked so much more impactful in a deeper position near Caicedo as they combined with smart flicks and short passing. Once again was denied in front of goal from a good position but this was much more like the Fernandez Chelsea have grown accustomed to. 7.

Cole Palmer - The deadline day signing made his first Premier League start for Chelsea and featured predominantly on the right of a front three. The 21-year-old was again proved his ability to keep possession and find space with the ball, and provided the intelligence Chelsea require with his movement. Played an important pass to spark Armando Broja's goal. 7.

Armando Broja - The young Albania made his first start for the Blues this season having recovered from a long term ACL injury. It wasn't long before he created his first opportunity and showed composure and determination to fashion the chance and beat Bernd Leno, but blasted high and wide. By the time 20 minutes was on the clock, the Albania international had his first goal as Tim Ream's attempted clearance sent the ball to his foot. Plenty of endeavour during the hour or so he was on the pitch. 7.

Mykhailo Mudryk - The winger continues to keep faith of Mauricio Pochettino and he provided him with plenty of reason with his first Chelsea goal in the opening half. He showed the composure he has often lacked to take it down on his chest and to then slot it past Leno. Unfortunately was replaced at half time. 7.