Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Player ratings as Blues forced to share spoils at home
Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge in their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, October 6. The hosts dominated possession and had the pick of the chances but failed to secure the win against the 10-men of Forest.
Chris Wood gave Forest the lead in 49th minute, but the Blues equalized in the 57th minute as Cole Palmer set up Noni Madueke. James Ward-Prowse was given his marching orders in the 76th minute after getting a second yellow, but Chelsea failed to make their numerical advantage count and the game ended 1-1 at the final whistle.
Chelsea player ratings
Robert Sanchez - 8/10
The Spanish keeper had a fine game for the Blues, making eight saves to limit Nottingham Forest to only one goal in the fixture.
Malo Gusto -7.5/10
Malo Gust put in an impressive display and completed the most passes in the game (71). He also managed a shot on target.
Levi Colwill- 7/10
The defender had a solid game for the hosts and completed 93% of his passes. He recovered possession twice and won two duels without making a tackle.
Wesley Fofana- 7/10
The French defender had a solid display that saw him complete 86% of his passes and win eight duels in his 90 minutes on the pitch.
Marc Cucurella- 6.5/10
The Euro 2024 winner had a decent game for the hosts and completed 98% of his passes. He also made five recoveries and won four duels in the match.
Moises Caicedo- 7/10
The Ecuadorian midfielder was a tackling machine and won the most on the pitch (3). He also made six recoveries and won four duels for the Blues.
Enzo Fernandez - 7.5/10
The midfielder had a solid game in the heart of the Blues midfield. He completed 86% of his passes and made seven recoveries in the game.
Jadon Sancho- 7.5/10
Sancho had another solid game for Chelsea and played 89 minutes of football in the match. He created three chances and completed three dribbles in his time on the pitch.
Cole Palmer- 8.5/10
Cole Palmer was brilliant for Chelsea and created the most chances in the game (6). He bagged an assist for his efforts, but could not secure all three points for his side.
Noni Madueke- 8.5/10
The English winger was brilliant for Chelsea and restored parity with his well struck equalizer. He came off after 89 minutes on the pitch.
Nicolas Jackson- 7/10
Jackson had a solid game for the hosts but could not find the back of the net, despite having one chance from close range to do so.
Chelsea Substitutes
Christopher Nkunku - NA
The Frenchman came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game for Chelsea.
Joao Felix - NA
The Portuguese forward came on late and couldn't impact the game.
Mykhaylo Mudryk- NA
The Ukrainian came on late but did not have enough time to affect the game.
Pedro Neto- NA
Pedro Neto came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.
Tosin Adarabioyo- NA
The defender came on late and did not have enough time to affect the game.