![]() ![]() It was not going the home side’s way.īut Brighton got themselves level after 54 minutes and it was no more than they deserved as they pushed Chelsea backwards, kept passing and Lamptey’s assist set up Leandro Trossard and he unleashed a diagonal 20 yard shot. Up stepped Jorginho to send Ryan the wrong way and Chelsea were ahead.īrighton did not give up, Lamptey was lively down the right, Werner went close and then Lallana hobbled off. The Germany striker sprinted clear, rounded Brighton keeper Mat Ryan only to be pulled back for an obvious penalty. Chelsea looked very short of composure against nine men but Spurs with a high line and a press, and sooner or. Brighton midfielder Steven Alzate’s clumsy square ball fell to Jorginho whose slick first time pass sent Werner away. Spurs fought like wild tigers, but also with the discipline at times of wild tigers. Werner is already well established and you could see why after just 21 minutes. Havertz was £70m and is less direct and dynamic than Werner but there were nice touches of class from a player rated in Germany as one of their very best prospects. ![]() Werner and Kai Havertz were the only big summer acquisitions to start because of injuries and fitness issues but they looked good and will make a big difference this season.īrighton 1-3 Chelsea player ratings as Kai Havertz and Timo Werner show glimpses of class So for Chelsea to leave the AmEx with all three points will be a huge boost for Frank Lampard as he knows the pressure will be on after his £200m summer spending spree. Lallana had such bad luck with injuries at Liverpool that he must have been hoping for a fresh start and yet it ended in such disappointing fashion as he looked close to tears when he hobbled off.īut Brighton still provided Chelsea with a serious cross examination as young right back Tariq Lamptey was outstanding again, Ben White looked good at centre half and they will surely make strides again this season. Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link. Thomas Tuchel's rein at Chelsea has been filled with success, but the toughest task lies ahead in keeping the momentum.ĭon't miss a beat of Chelsea news by signing up to the brilliant Mirror Football newsletter!įrom the latest transfer updates to the key talking points and the agenda-setting stories, get it all straight to your inbox. ![]()
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