Chelsea ratings: Jorginho ice-cool as ever from spot but Werner misses another sitter before injury
CHELSEA went into cruise control as they thrashed Malmo 4-0 at Stamford Bridge.
It was their biggest win so far under Thomas Tuchel.
And the win saw the Blues bounce back from their last European outing, a defeat to Juventus.
But who was top dog in west London? And did anyone have a game to forget?
Here, Simon Phillips delivers his Chelsea player ratings against Malmo…
Edouard Mendy – 6/10
I forgot he was even on the pitch at times, bar a few moments when he was used to pass back to and play out again.
He wasn’t tested at all by Malmo.
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Andreas Christensen – 8
Scored his first ever Chelsea goal and it was a striker’s volley, a brilliant finish.
He went on to have a good all round performance to add to his goal and was as calm as ever.
Thiago Silva – 8
Chelsea’s main man playing out from the back and he was also trying some clever long passes, something that Chelsea don’t do enough.
Got an assist for Christensen’s opening goal with a nice cross.
Antonio Rudiger – 8
It was business as usual for Rudiger after his back injury last week.
Comfortable on the ball and a threat for Chelsea in attack on corners and crosses. Won a penalty in the second half superbly.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 8
The captain was everywhere, having been asked to play as more of an inverted wing back, meaning he was popping up as a centre forward, as a centre midfielder, and as a right winger.
It worked well and he was involved in everything Chelsea did with the ball.
Jorginho – 8
Took both his penalties superbly and he was always looking for the defence-splitting long ball over the top.
He was looking very energetic and played a bit further forward than usual, helping Chelsea in attack.
N’Golo Kante – 7
The Frenchman was a little quiet at times but at the same time didn’t put a foot wrong and was often involved with Chelsea’s attacks.
He came alive in the second half and was great driving with the ball.
Ben Chilwell – 8
He continued his top form of late and was a real asset for Chelsea in attack.
Chilwell always looks like a real goal threat when playing in this position and he is clearly enjoying his football once again.
Mason Mount – 8
The England star looked a lot livelier after a bit of a dip in form in recent weeks.
He was direct, made clever progressive passes into the box, and was really looking to make things happen, causing a lot of problems for Malmo.
Timo Werner – 6
Missed an absolute sitter early on from almost on the goal line – although it would’ve been ruled out for offside on Lukaku – but looked very lively.
But has now given Tuchel a major headache after limping off with a worrying hamstring injury just before the break.
Romelu Lukaku – 7
The big striker was looking hood and did brilliantly to win a penalty.
Like Werner he too got injured and the Blues boss will now wait with baited breath to find out how long his main man is missing.
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Kai Havertz, for Lukaku (21 mins) – 8
Did not look too comfortable when he came on but he soon got a feel for the contest.
Scored a beautiful goal and his general play was very good, will be a key man in the coming weeks if Werner and Lukaku remain out.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, for Werner (43 mins) – 8
Came on in his favoured left forward position and looked dangerous right away.
His direct style of play and pace made a goal for Havertz early in the second half and the door for a regular starting spot could now be open.
Saul Niguez, for Kante (65 mins) – 6
Comfortable when he came on and didn’t put a foot wrong in his first action in nearly a month.
Reece James, for Azpilicueta (65 mins) – 7
Looked very hungry when he came on and was a real threat in attack.
Marcos Alonso, for Chilwell (65 mins) – 5
Clumsy moments and gave away a couple of silly fouls.