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Chelsea player ratings vs Preston: Armando Broja sparks into life but Mykhailo Mudryk has no impact

Armando Broja opened the scoring for Chelsea (REUTERS)
Armando Broja opened the scoring for Chelsea (REUTERS)

Armando Broja ended his goal drought to help Chelsea to a 4-0 win against a stubborn Preston side at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues disappointed in the first half, but after Broja's glancing header in the 58th minute, they coasted to victory.

Thiago Silva headed in a Cole Palmer corner just minutes later before Raheem Sterling netted a stunning free-kick.

Enzo Fernandez sealed victory with a late tap-in after a long VAR check, with academy star Alfie Gilchrist making his first start and Michael Golding earning a Chelsea debut as a late substitute.

Chelsea scored three goals in 11 second-half minutes (PA)
Chelsea scored three goals in 11 second-half minutes (PA)

Djordje Petrovic - 6

The Serb saved the tame shots thrown at him and had one lapse in his kicking game, but it was good enough.

Alfie Gilchrist - 7

The 20-year-old defender made his full debut and almost set up a goal for Sterling. He defended well but tired before coming off.

Axel Disasi - 6

The France international struggled with the physicality of Milutin Osmajic initially, but grew into the match.

Levi Colwill - 6

The 20-year-old captained Chelsea for the second time but struggled with Preston's long-ball game before steadying himself in the second half.

Malo Gusto - 6

The 21-year-old did a job out of position on the left, though wasn't his usual effective self on that side. Still, he set up the crucial first goal.

Moises Caicedo - 5

Preston's midfield out-battled the £115million midfielder.

Enzo Fernandez - 7

The Argentine created the first two big chances of the match for Palmer and Sterling before adding gloss onto the scoreline by tapping in a fourth.

Enzo Fernandez got on the scoresheet in the closing stages (Action Images via Reuters)
Enzo Fernandez got on the scoresheet in the closing stages (Action Images via Reuters)

Raheem Sterling - 7

The England international missed a host of chances in a poor first half but scored a stunning free-kick in the second half while also helping to set up Fernandez's late strike.

Cole Palmer - 7

The forward was fresh after a sensational display against Luton but blew hot and cold against Championship opposition. Still, he got an assist and produced some magical moments.

Mykhailo Mudryk - 4

Mudryk made almost no impact on the game, losing his duels down his left-hand side and being taken off in the 61st minute.

Armando Broja - 7

The striker initially struggled to impose but scored a much-needed towering header for himself and Chelsea. He then hit the bar with a similar effort and rounded Freddie Woodman just after being sparked into life.

Substitutes

Thiago Silva - 8

The 39-year-old scored an important second goal with his first touch to head in Cole Palmer's corner.

Noni Madueke - 7

The winger immediately impacted the game by winning the corner for Silva's goal and threatened to add to his two goals in his last two games.

Conor Gallagher - 7

The 23-year-old midfielder brought his guaranteed fight and energy to the team, which initially struggled as he had a rare rest.

Deivid Washington - 7

The 18-year-old Brazilian headed a good effort on goal, reacting impressively to a speculative Madueke shot.

Michael Golding - 7

The 17-year-old started a move with a beautiful flick and almost got on the end of a rebound but couldn't quite score on his debut.

Unused subs: Bergstrom, Bettinelli, Maatsen, Williams