Chelsea ratings: Sterling recaptures Man City form in losing effort but Gallagher shows why he’s linked with exit

CHELSEA are still waiting on their first win of the season after a dismal derby defeat at West Ham.

Goals from Nayef Aguerd, Michail Antonio and Lucas Paqueta sent the Hammers on their way to a 3-1 victory at the London Stadium.

ReutersMauricio Pochettino is still waiting for his first league win with Chelsea[/caption]

Chelsea’s strike came courtesy of Carney Chukwuemeka, who was later subbed off injured.

And midfield star Enzo Fernandez fluffed his lines with a missed penalty.

Chelsea have now taken just one point from their opening two games under Mauricio Pochettino despite another summer of mega transfer spending.

But they don’t have long to wait until the next opportunity, facing promoted Luton on Friday.

Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman delivers his Chelsea player ratings…

ROBERT SANCHEZ — 6

The No1 spot is all his following Kepa Arrizabalaga’s exit.

Made a good block early on and couldn’t have done too much about West Ham’s opener.

But Sanchez was nowhere near their second, missing Michail Antonio’s hit despite being at full stretch.

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AXEL DISASI — 5

Got his Chelsea career off to a flyer with a debut goal against Liverpool last week.

Today he showed good strength and awareness to keep Said Benrahma quiet, but appeared clumsy when moving out of his designated area.

Disasi’s lack of intent showed when Antonio was able to carry the ball before firing home a long-range shot for 2-1.

THIAGO SILVA — 6

The 38-year-old Brazilian continues to prove that age is just a number.

Protected by the two wide centre-backs, Silva was able to link up with Chelsea’s midfield with some neat passes.

But the veteran could not pass on his composure to fellow Chelsea defenders.

LEVI COLWILL — 5

Still needs time to adjust after his Brighton loan.

Was always happy to get on the ball and play passes through the lines.

But was too easily shrugged off by Michail Antonio, allowing the forward to put Hammers 2-1 up,

MALO GUSTO — 4

Thrust into starting XI following Reece James’ latest injury setback.

Yet Gusto totally lacked his team-mate’s vigour and presence down the right.

Barely grew into game after shaky start and will be hoping for far better days down the line.

GettyConor Gallagher struggled to make his mark in midfield[/caption]

CONOR GALLAGHER — 4

Will he even be a Chelsea player by the end of the transfer window?

Gallagher struggled to stamp his authority on the game despite being given a key role, coming up short both offensively and defensively.

And with Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia coming in, Gallagher may not have further opportunities to prove his worth either.

ENZO FERNANDEZ — 6

World Cup winner continues to reinvent himself as an attack-minded midfielder.

But he’ll have to work on his finishing, missing a penalty just before the break.

Passing was OK at best, and he never seemed to get confidence back after his spot-kick horror.

BEN CHILWELL — 6

Got to captain the side in James’ absence today.

Played a key role in Chelsea’s opener in east London as he worked his way high on the left.

Put in some nice chipped balls too but couldn’t find anyone to get on the end of them and was duly taken off with half an hour remaining.

ReutersRaheem Sterling was Chelsea’s best player on the pitch[/caption]

RAHEEM STERLING — 8

Fans are expecting a big season after his below-par efforts last term, with Sterling falling well short of his form at Man City.

But the England forward did not disappoint, proving to be a real live wire while winning a penalty at the end of the first half.

Ended up being his best performance in a Chelsea shirt, and the ace will be desperate to get off the mark in the next match.

CARNEY CHUKWUEMEKA — 7

Has forced his way into Pochettino’s plans after an impressive summer.

And the ace made his mark with a brilliant goal to level things up.

But an injury moments before the break saw his game come to an abrupt end, leaving Chelsea sweating over his fitness for Friday’s game against Luton.

NICOLAS JACKSON — 7

Was one of Chelsea’s stand-out stars in pre-season.

Showed his power, pace and nifty footwork with several strong charges into West Ham’s box — with one helping create the equaliser.

However, lacked clinical decision-making as he fluffed other chances and key passes.

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Mykhalio Mudryk (for Chukwuemeka, HT) — 4

Ukrainian had nowhere near the same level of impact as the man he replaced.

Mudryk struggled to get on the ball, and any time he did he was dispossessed quickly by Hammers defenders.

Moises Caicedo (for Chilwell, 60’) — 5

The most expensive man in British football history made his Chelsea debut off the bench.

But with the Blues all at sea, Caicedo found himself at right-back and rounded off a horror appearance by giving away late penalty.

Noni Madueke (for Gallagher, 75′) — N/A

Mason Burstow (for Gusto, 82′) — N/A

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