Chelsea 1-0 Benfica, Player Ratings: No one talks about his transfer fee anymore

1. MOISÉS CAICEDO (7.6)

Caicedo was a fitnes doubt before the match; he toughed it out for the full 90, all the while still making his customary impact in midfield, both with and without the ball. He’s really starting to establish himself as the true heir to the likes of Makélélé, Mikel, Kanté, et al.

We have played nine games this season. Caicedo’s featured in eight of them (all starts). He’s made it to the player ratings podium in six of those eight games. Glad he’s on our side.

2. PEDRO NETO (7.5)

Didn’t quite get on the scoresheet, but just keeps going like some Energizer Bunny,

3. MARC CUCURELLA (7.1)

Important players stepping up in important moments to put in important performances.

vs. BENFICA (CL, H, W 1-0)

EXCEPTIONAL (8.5-9.5): —

EXCELLENT (7.5-8.4): Caicedo (7.6), Neto (7.5)

GOOD (6.5-7.4): Cucurella (7.1), James (6.5, sub), Garnacho (6.5)

AVERAGE (5.5-6.4): Enzo (6.9), Badiashile (6.4), Chalobah (6.4), Estêvão (6.4, sub), Gusto (6.2), Sánchez (6.2), Buonanotte (6.1), Acheampong (6.0, sub)

SUBPAR (4.5-5.4): George (5.1), João Pedro (5.0)

BAD (3.5-4.4): Gittens (4.3, sub)

TERRIBLE (2.5-3.4): —

OVERALL