Enzo Maresca, displeased with Chelsea’s dour first-half showing, made three half-time changes, introducing Reece James, Marc Cucurella, and Tyrique George after naming a rotated starting XI. Cole Palmer, back from injury, was introduced shortly after, and he was the one to find the equaliser for Chelsea, sweeping home after Joao Pedro knocked down Enzo Fernandez’s cross. Moises Caicedo followed it up with a wonderful strike from the edge of the box, but it did not turn out to be the winner.
