Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Hits and Flops as Youri Tielemans fires Foxes to first FA Cup win | FA Cup 2020-21

#3 Hit: Caglar Soyuncu | Leicester City

Caglar Soyuncu

Caglar Soyuncu did not allow the Chelsea forwards an inch on the night, as he put on a defensive masterclass. He ended the match with three tackles, four interceptions and a whopping six clearances, making Chelsea's offence look pedestrian.

The Turkish centre-half stepped up in the absence of Jonny Evans, who was substituted in the first half due to injury. Soyuncu was highly influential, commanding the Leicester City defence with elan.

Soyuncu received a lot of flak for his mistake against Newcastle United last week, which resulted in one of the goals the Magpies scored in a 4-2 drubbing of the Foxes. However, his response to that howler has been emphatic. Soyuncu has produced two assured performances in vital games against Manchester United in the Premier League and Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

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#4 Flop: Timo Werner | Chelsea

Timo Werner

Germany international Timo Werner's wastefulness in front of goal continued, as the former RB Leipzig forward had another outing to forget. Werner found himself in promising positions in the opposition half in the first 45 minutes on numerous occasions, but his poor decision-making saw him squander all his opportunities.

Werner ended the game with zero shots on target and registered an offside against his name too. Thomas Tuchel's patience ran out in the 82nd minute when he brought on Olivier Giroud for his compatriot.

Werner was brought in by Chelsea in the summer to bolster their attack. But his performances, especially in key games, has been far from reassuring. However, Werner will have an opportunity to make amends in the upcoming Champions League final.

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#5 Hit: Youri Tielemans | Leicester City

Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans was undoubtedly the star of the show for Leicester City on the night, He was influential in the centre of the park, completing nine of his 11 attempted long balls, making two accurate crosses and as many key passes.

Youri Tielemans. To put Leicester City in front in an FA Cup final. Wow 🚀(🎥: @EmiratesFACup)pic.twitter.com/ZpelDZ7140

— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 15, 2021

Tielemans' 63rd-minute thunderbolt from 25 yards, which ensured Leicester City's win, was the icing on the cake, as he was adjudged the Man of the Match.

There are rumours that Youri Tielemans is negotiating a new contract with Leicester before the new season. So if tonight's performance is taken into account, the Foxes won't consider the idea of Youri Tielemans leaving at all.