{"id":877183,"date":"2026-08-30T15:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/877183\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T15:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:48:10","slug":"chelsea-v-brighton-how-the-players-rated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/877183\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea v Brighton: How the players rated"},"content":{"rendered":"

Emiliano Martinez: The new signing was thrown straight in, claiming two early crosses and making saves from Malick Yalcouye and Charalampos Kostoulas – though the former did beat him with a well-struck volley. He was tested again as Brighton<\/a> pushed for an equaliser in the second half. 8<\/p>\n

Wesley Fofana: Drove forward well in possession and helped pull Brighton<\/a> players out of position in the build-up. 7<\/p>\n

Maxence Lacroix: The new signing from Crystal Palace<\/a> was confident in possession but not always convincing in a defensive display that was occasionally ragged. 6<\/p>\n

Levi Colwill: Also looked comfortable on the ball but was caught out of position at times in new manager Xabi Alonso’s system. 6<\/p>\n

Pedro Neto: Tapped in Chelsea<\/a>‘s second goal and put a chance on a plate for Joao Pedro. However, he was most at fault for over-committing to a challenge in the build-up to Brighton<\/a>‘s first goal. 7<\/p>\n

Malo Gusto: Played out of position in midfield. It was a quiet performance, but he delivered some good corners. 6<\/p>\n

Romeo Lavia: After threatening to score from a similar situation in midweek, Lavia tapped in his first Chelsea<\/a> goal after four minutes. 7<\/p>\n

Jorrel Hato: The Dutchman provided a wonderful assist on the counter-attack while playing at wing-back. 7<\/p>\n

Cole Palmer: Scored with a wonderful curling effort in the 75th minute. He pressed well but also missed a good chance early in the second half. 8<\/p>\n

Joao Pedro: The Brazilian produced a clever flick for Chelsea<\/a>‘s opening goal, showcased some excellent touches and made amends for missing a good chance by scoring the Blues’ third. 8<\/p>\n

Morgan Rogers: His powerful running down the flank set up Neto for Chelsea<\/a>‘s second goal. He should have had another assist, but Palmer blazed his effort over the bar. 7<\/p>\n

Subs:<\/p>\n

Josh Acheampong (on 68, Fofana): Helped steady Chelsea<\/a> defensively after coming on. 6<\/p>\n

Reece James (on 68, Neto): Contributed at both ends of the pitch and provided added energy down the flank. 7<\/p>\n

Moises Caicedo (on 68, Lavia): His afternoon was cut short after just 11 minutes as he left the pitch in tears. 6<\/p>\n

Pep Chavarria (on 72, Colwill): An energetic cameo and looked eager to get forward. 6<\/p>\n

Valentin Barco (on 82, Caicedo): 6<\/p>\n

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