FK Qarabag 0-4 Chelsea: Player Ratings

Chelsea

Chelsea were comfortable winners in the end

Thibaut Courtois - 7/10

The Belgian had a comfortable day in goal and did not have to make any challenging saves throughout the game. Courtois never really looked like conceding against Qarabag and came out with a clean sheet.

Cesar Azpilicueta - 7/10

Azpilicueta was yet again successful for Chelsea and formed a back three that was hard to break down on the night. He contributed to attack as well by putting in a few crosses in the right areas and later shifted to a left wingback role after the introduction of Gary Cahill.

David Luiz - 6/10

The Brazilian enjoyed coming back into the line-up against Qarabag and managed to stay focused throughout the game. However, it is almost as clear as daylight that he will lose his spot to Andreas Christensen, who was rested on the night for the game against Liverpool.

Antonio Rudiger - 7/10

Rudiger showed great composure over the ball and also contributed a few forward passes that came out good. He also managed to win the first ball on a couple of instances and never looked under pressure.

Davide Zappacosta - 6/10

The Italian was hardly troubled inside his own half and went deep into the opponent's half on several occasions. However, his quality in the final third remains questionable and Chelsea fans will be hoping for the return of Victor Moses.

N'Golo Kante - 7/10

Chelsea's midfield engine was at its best yet again as Kante operated up and down the pitch without even showing any signs of slowing down. The Frenchman was taken off in the 74th minute and has only added to Chelsea's strengths ever since his return from injury

Cesc Fabregas - 8/10

Fabregas continued his fine form on the night

Fabregas quickly settled into the game and pulled the strings for Chelsea from midfield. He dictated play beautifully and proved yet again that he can pick out a pass from anywhere on the pitch. The Spaniard was rewarded with a goal after he converted Chelsea's second penalty of the night.

Marcos Alonso - 6/10

Alonso enjoyed playing behind Hazard on the night and provided ample support on the left flank for the Belgian. The duo continued their form from the weekend at the Hawthorns, however, Alonso had nothing to show for it. He was replaced by Cahill just before the hour mark.

Willian - 9/10

The duo complemented each other well and reaped the rewards

Willian was arguably Chelsea's best player on the night and bagged two goals for the Blues. He was also responsible for winning the two penalties that were successfully converted by them. A defining performance from the Brazilian who formed a clinical partnership with Hazard.

Pedro - 7/10

Pedro established himself in the dynamic front three for Chelsea on the night and also played a part in the build-up to Willian's first goal which was superbly executed by the team.

Eden Hazard - 8/10

There is no stopping him at the moment

Hazard picked up from where he left off against West Brom in the weekend and tore apart the Qarabag defenders through his well-timed dribbles and excellent link-up play. The Belgian opened the scoring for the Blues and also grabbed an assist before being subbed off after the hour mark.

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Substitutes

Gary Cahill - 6/10

Cahill replaced Alonso in the 57th minute and fit in perfectly to the Chelsea backline that came away with a clean sheet in Baku.

Alvaro Morata - 6/10

Morata came on in the 64th minute in place of Hazard and was the focal point of a few Chelsea attacks towards the end but his poor finishing on the night prevented him from grabbing a goal or two.

Danny Drinkwater - N/A

Came on in the 75th minute for Kante.