Player ratings as late Disasi header earns draw for Blues

Chelsea wanted a late header from Axel Disasi to grab a 2-2 draw with Brentford on Saturday.

The Blues have been comfy within the first half and have been good worth for the lead handed to them by Nicolas Jackson’s header, however Brentford upped their efficiency after the break as objectives from Mads Roerslev and Yoane Wissa turned the sport on its head.

With the clock ticking down, Disasi popped up with a strong header to avoid wasting Chelsea from one other disappointing defeat.

How the sport unfolded

Ivan Toney noticed a close-range volley blocked early on, earlier than Wissa’s strike from the sting of the field appeared threatening however was all the time curling huge of Djordje Petrovic’s far publish.

Chelsea had their odd moments of high quality however have been typically let down by a sloppy cross within the opening phases, with a speculative looping header from Disasi as shut because the Blues got here inside the primary 20 minutes, regardless of boasting over 75% possession.

Wissa struck the aspect netting from a good angle earlier than Jackson rounded Mark Flekken however noticed his sluggish effort cleared off the road by Mathias Jorgensen.

There could be no denying Jackson on the 35-minute mark, nevertheless, The Senegal striker rose highest to satisfy a cross from Malo Gusto and steered his header completely into the underside nook.

The aim clearly knocked Brentford’s confidence as Chelsea started to flex their high quality. The Blues had loads of half-chances however needed to make do with their slender benefit on the break.

Brentford responded completely to begin the second half. Toney’s looping cross discovered Sergio Reguilon however the Spaniard’s shot was deflected into the trail of Roerslev for a easy tap-in.

Vitaly Janelt struck the publish simply moments later, earlier than Cole Palmer missed an awesome likelihood on the counter when Chelsea actually wanted one thing to assist ease the strain Brentford’s wave of momentum had created.

The Bees saved coming and bought the second aim their efficiency deserved with 20 minutes to go. Frank Onyeka despatched the ball hovering into the air the place Wissa went to satisfy it with a wonderful overhead kick that crashed into the again of the web.

Reguilon hit the publish with a header as Chelsea continued to flounder within the air, however there have been no such issues on the different finish of the pitch as Palmer’s cross was crashed into the again of the web by Disasi to arrange an intriguing closing 5 minutes.

Either side pushed for a profitable aim, however a draw was a good consequence when all was mentioned and achieved.

GK: Mark Flekken – 6/10 – Could not do a lot about both aim however was in any other case first rate.

CB: Mathias Jorgensen – 5/10 – His clearance off the road was essential however ‘Zanka’ had a tricky time on Brentford’s proper aspect.

CB: Kristoffer Ajer – 5/10 – His sheer presence was an issue for Chelsea however Ajer fell brief when truly tasked with defending. Not ok for Jackson’s header.

CB: Nathan Collins – 5/10 – Chelsea have been busiest down their proper aspect and gave Collins a extremely powerful time. Gusto’s late runs precipitated him all kinds of issues.

RM: Mads Roerslev – 7/10 – A poor first half adopted by a extremely spectacular second. In the best place for his aim and continued to trigger issues down the best.

CM: Frank Onyeka – 6/10 – The sport appeared to cross Onyeka by within the first half. A bit of extra power after the break as he helped his aspect press.

CM: Christian Norgaard – 7/10 – Put an actual shift in to try to cowl all the midfield. Some nice work fee and fervour.

CM: Vitaly Janelt – 6/10 – Like Onyeka, Janelt improved as the sport went on however was nonetheless slightly quiet.

LM: Sergio Reguilon – 7/10 – Notably did his greatest to rise up and down the pitch. Was key each Brentford’s objectives.

ST: Ivan Toney – 6/10 – Triggered a handful of issues for Chelsea’s backline however was feeding off scraps for essentially the most half. Helped create the equaliser with a pleasant cross.

ST: Yoane Wissa – 7/10 – Introduced power to Brentford’s assault and produced one of the best second of the sport.

Substitutes

SUB: Mathias Jensen (76′ for Onyeka) – 6/10

SUB: Yehor Yarmoliuk (87′ for Janelt) – N/A

SUB: Neal Maupay (87′ for Wissa) – N/A

Subs not used: Thomas Strakosha (GK), Kim Ji-soo, Shandon Baptiste, Saman Ghoddos, Mikkel Damsgaard, Keane Lewis-Potter

Supervisor

Thomas Frank – 7/10 – Wanted to alter one thing on the break and bought the outcomes he was in search of. Brentford have been unlucky to not win this one.

GK: Djordje Petrovic – 6/10 – Did not have a complete lot to do except for choose the ball out the again of his internet.

CB: Axel Disasi – 6/10 – Appeared to hesitate when given the possibility to clear his strains for the equaliser, however nearly redeemed himself with a pleasant late aim of his personal.

CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 5/10 – Had a extremely stable first half however wilted when the strain began to rise.

CB: Levi Colwill – 5/10 – Did not benefit from the bodily battle in any respect and didn’t encourage confidence when Brentford bought on prime of the sport.

RM: Malo Gusto – 6/10 – One other prime attacking efficiency from Gusto, whose cross for Jackson’s opener was glorious. Did let himself down along with his defending, nevertheless.

CM: Moises Caicedo – 6/10 – Among the finest gamers on the pitch within the first half however Caicedo was one in every of many who struggled when Brentford truly bought going.

CM: Enzo Fernandez – 6/10 – Created loads of probabilities with some good passing however appeared noticeably fatigued within the second half and had to get replaced.

CM: Conor Gallagher – 6/10 – Put himself about with actual power however spoiled his efficiency with a yellow card for diving.

LM: Ben Chilwell – 5/10 – Not concerned as a lot as he ought to have been. Did not get a complete lot unsuitable however followers have been left wanting extra.

ST: Cole Palmer – 7/10 – Struggled for time on the ball however had some glorious moments when he did lastly see some possession. A terrific cross for Disasi’s late aim.

ST: Nicolas Jackson – 7/10 – One other chaotic efficiency for Jackson, whose fluffed stepovers will find yourself being an even bigger spotlight than his aim.

Substitutes

SUB: Mykhailo Mudryk (71′ for Fernandez) – 5/10

SUB: Raheem Sterling (79′ for Colwill) – 6/10

Subs not used: Robert Sanchez (GK), Thiago Silva, Marc Cucurella, Alfie Gilchrist, Cesare Casadei, Noni Madueke, Jimi Tauriainen

Supervisor

Mauricio Pochettino – 4/10 – Chelsea switched formation to counter Brentford’s aerial risk and have been then utterly hammered within the air. Whereas the gamers need to take some blame, the change in form clearly did not supply a lot.

Participant of the match – Sergio Reguilon (Brentford)