Chelsea player ratings: Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling run the show but Nicolas Jackson remains goal-shy

CHELSEA booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals thanks to a joint masterclass from Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling.

Palmer helped set up the Blues winning goals, including Sterling’s second-half beauty.

GettyChelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals[/caption]

But still Mauricio Pochettino will be temped back into the transfer market for a solution to his No9 problem.

Here is how Jack Figg rated Chelsea‘s players from Stamford Bridge.

Robert Sanchez – 6

Given little to do throughout but the Spaniard still looks susceptible to the ball at his feet. Almost caught out just after the break.

Reece James – 6

The returning skipper was very aggressive down the right flank during his hour shift. It’s clear he wants to make up for lost time.

Axel Disasi – 7

Solid 90 minutes at centre-back having filled in at full-back recently with James out. Partnered well with former Monaco team-mate Benoit Badiashile.

GettyBenoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi lead Chelsea’s celebrations[/caption]

Benoit Badiashile – 8

Sharp reactions to score opener and quality at the back all night. His return will give Pochettino a welcomed squad headache.

Marc Cucurella – 6

Good link up with Sterling down the left. The former Brighton man was positive down the left and looked to get regular crosses in.

Lesley Ugochukwu – 6

Played in the anchor role and won the ball back on several occasions. His positioning allowed Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez further afield.

ReutersConor Gallagher was full of creativity[/caption]

Conor Gallagher – 5

Provided the opener with a cross from a short corner. The midfielder looked positive but lacked the final product or took one too many touches at times.

Enzo Fernandez – 6

Showed elements of working back defensively. Also had a couple of long range shots to keep Blackburn stopper Leopold Wahlstedt busy.

Cole Palmer – 8

A constant menace all night to defenders. Brilliantly aggressive down the right and equally creative centrally. Involved in both goals.

GettyCole Palmer was a constant menace all night to defenders[/caption]

Nicolas Jackson – 4

Struggled to get into the game at times. His best play came holding up the ball for others but it will not solve Chelsea’s scoring problems.

Raheem Sterling – 9

Stunning performance from the winger. Unplayable cutting in on the left, where he scored Chelsea’s second. Also a handful when he switched to the right

Subs

Levi Colwill (for Badiashile 60 mins) – 6

Looks mature beyond his years. It will be interesting to see how Pochettino juggles the youngster with Thiago Silva, Badiashile and Disasi.

Malo Gusto (for James on 60 mins) – 5

Unlucky not to get in the team after a solid run of matches in James’ absence.

Caicedo (for Jackson on 75 mins) – 5

Held down the midfield in the last 15 with the game already away from Blackburn.

Noni Madueke (for Palmer on 86 mins) – 5

Not given much time to prove himself. It will be tough to beat either Palmer or Sterling to a spot on the flank, though.

Alex Matos (for Fernandez on 86 mins) – 5

A nice run out for the starlet.

GettyRaheem Sterling celebrates his goal[/caption]