Chelsea vs Brighton (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)Chelsea vs Brighton (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Chelsea vs Brighton (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings: One man stands out with a 9 as the Blues lose 2-1 at home to Brighton

Jacob Panons
By Jacob Panons

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Published 15th Apr 2023, 17:12 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2023, 17:28 BST
Despite Brighton coming from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 on Frank Lampard’s first game back at Stamford Bridge, one player stood out for the Blues.

Here is how we rated Chelsea players’ performances.

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Chelsea vs Brighton (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Brighton (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson

Made two great saves to deny Mitoma and Ferguson and was a calm presence in front of goal for Chelsea.

. Kepa Arrizabalaga: 9

Made two great saves to deny Mitoma and Ferguson and was a calm presence in front of goal for Chelsea. Photo: Getty Images/Angel Martinez

Made some important challenges but Mitoma was a constant problem for the defender.

. Trevoh Chalobah: 6

Made some important challenges but Mitoma was a constant problem for the defender. Photo: Getty Images/Mike Hewitt

Didn’t do anything of note in the first half and was taken off after around 55 minutes.

. Wesley Fofana: 6

Didn’t do anything of note in the first half and was taken off after around 55 minutes. Photo: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill

Made some good clearances and looked comfortable at the back with the ball at his feet, although he was dispossessed a couple of times and a poor clearance led to Brighton’s first goal.

. Benoit Badiashile: 5

Made some good clearances and looked comfortable at the back with the ball at his feet, although he was dispossessed a couple of times and a poor clearance led to Brighton’s first goal. Photo: Getty Images/Mike Hewitt

Made two great saves to deny Mitoma and Ferguson and was a calm presence in front of goal for Chelsea.

1. Kepa Arrizabalaga: 9

Made two great saves to deny Mitoma and Ferguson and was a calm presence in front of goal for Chelsea. Photo: Getty Images/Angel Martinez

Made some important challenges but Mitoma was a constant problem for the defender.

2. Trevoh Chalobah: 6

Made some important challenges but Mitoma was a constant problem for the defender. Photo: Getty Images/Mike Hewitt

Didn’t do anything of note in the first half and was taken off after around 55 minutes.

3. Wesley Fofana: 6

Didn’t do anything of note in the first half and was taken off after around 55 minutes. Photo: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill

Made some good clearances and looked comfortable at the back with the ball at his feet, although he was dispossessed a couple of times and a poor clearance led to Brighton’s first goal.

4. Benoit Badiashile: 5

Made some good clearances and looked comfortable at the back with the ball at his feet, although he was dispossessed a couple of times and a poor clearance led to Brighton’s first goal. Photo: Getty Images/Mike Hewitt

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