Ranking Chelsea s 5 best performers against AC Milan UEFA Champions League 2022 23
Ranking Chelsea's 5 best performers against AC Milan UEFA Champions League 2022-23 AC Milan v Chelsea FC: Group E - UEFA Champions League Aiming for their first away win over an Italian side since 2003, traveled to ’s San Siro for their Group E clash on Tuesday (October 11). Graham Potter’s side put in a commendable shift in Milan’s backyard, deservedly securing a confident 2-0 victory. and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang found the back of the net to seal maximum points for Chelsea in Champions League gameweek four. The victory, combined with RB Salzburg’s stalemate with Dinamo Zagreb, saw the Blues climb to the top of Group E (7 points). The west London outfit enjoyed a confident start to the game but did not create any clear-cut openings in the first 15 minutes. In the 17th minute, went on a dizzying run down the right-hand channel. Former Blues defender Fikayo Tomori grabbed him to break his momentum, but he still managed to draw out a straightforward save from Milan stopper Ciprian Tatarusanu. The referee, however, saw the incident as a clear obstruction of play and pointed to the spot. Additionally, he went ahead and showed Tomori a straight red card for obstructing an obvious goalscoring opportunity. Jorginho stepped up to take the resulting spot kick and confidently put it away to give Chelsea the lead. Four straight wins in all competitions
Top of their Champions League group
11 goals scored and two conceded
Graham Potter is settling in well with Chelsea Four straight wins in all competitions Top of their Champions League group 11 goals scored and two concededGraham Potter is settling in well with Chelsea Ten-man Milan got a gilt-edged opportunity to pop up with an immediate response in the 26th minute. But former Blues striker failed to direct his header on target from a mere six yards out. Eight minutes later, Aubameyang got himself on the scoresheet, firing home from inside the Milanese box. Just before the break, Mount went for goal with a powerful low shot. But Tatarusanu was quick to get down and parry it behind for a corner, which came to nothing. The Londoners made the most of their one-man advantage by running the hosts ragged, creating quite a few chances in the opening 15 minutes of the first half. Conor Gallagher, Aubameyang, and Kovacic had their chances to extend the lead, but their finishing left a lot to be desired. Milan’s best chance in the second half came in the 60th minute when Rafael Leao found Sergino Dest at the far post. The American lost his cool in front of goal and blazed his effort over the bar. The final 30 minutes of the game lacked intensity, as neither team looked too eager to change the scoreline. Here are five Chelsea players who impressed in their win at the San Siro on Tuesday night:
3 points.
3th clean sheet in a row
0-2 A perfect evening. 3 points.3th clean sheet in a row 0-2 Against Milan, Koulibaly attempted four tackles, blocked two shots, and completed 75 passes (93.8% accuracy). He also accurately delivered four long balls, won five of six ground duels, and made a clearance.
4 appearances
3 goals
Is he breaking the Number 9 curse? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang since his move to Chelsea: 4 appearances 3 goalsIs he breaking the Number 9 curse? 9️⃣ In the 34th minute, cleverly left Mount’s low cross from Aubameyang, allowing the Gabon international to beat the keeper at the near post. Aubameyang also contributed to the team’s build-up play, making 22 accurate passes (88% accuracy) before being replaced by Kai Havertz in the 79th minute.
Top of their Champions League group
11 goals scored and two conceded
Graham Potter is settling in well with Chelsea Four straight wins in all competitions Top of their Champions League group 11 goals scored and two concededGraham Potter is settling in well with Chelsea Ten-man Milan got a gilt-edged opportunity to pop up with an immediate response in the 26th minute. But former Blues striker failed to direct his header on target from a mere six yards out. Eight minutes later, Aubameyang got himself on the scoresheet, firing home from inside the Milanese box. Just before the break, Mount went for goal with a powerful low shot. But Tatarusanu was quick to get down and parry it behind for a corner, which came to nothing. The Londoners made the most of their one-man advantage by running the hosts ragged, creating quite a few chances in the opening 15 minutes of the first half. Conor Gallagher, Aubameyang, and Kovacic had their chances to extend the lead, but their finishing left a lot to be desired. Milan’s best chance in the second half came in the 60th minute when Rafael Leao found Sergino Dest at the far post. The American lost his cool in front of goal and blazed his effort over the bar. The final 30 minutes of the game lacked intensity, as neither team looked too eager to change the scoreline. Here are five Chelsea players who impressed in their win at the San Siro on Tuesday night:
#5 Reece James
AC Milan v Chelsea FC: Group E - UEFA Champions League Chelsea right-wingback Reece James oozed class against Milan at the San Siro. He made encouraging runs into the final third, impressed onlookers with his game-reading ability, and played the pass that eventually led to the foul on Mount in the 17th minute. Fingers crossed it’s not a bad one ? Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all ?Fingers crossed it’s not a bad one ? Love for all the messages, I appreciate you all ? On matchday four, James made a key pass, delivered four accurate long balls, won five duels, and made 29 accurate passes (90.6% accuracy). He, unfortunately, suffered an injury in the second half and had to be taken off in the 62nd minute.#4 Kalidou Koulibaly
AC Milan v Chelsea FC: Group E - UEFA Champions League Former Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly produced an impressive performance against a familiar foe on Tuesday night. He circulated possession with ease, read the game expertly, blocked goalbound efforts, and was not afraid to put in a tackle when needed. A perfect evening.3 points.
3th clean sheet in a row
0-2 A perfect evening. 3 points.3th clean sheet in a row 0-2 Against Milan, Koulibaly attempted four tackles, blocked two shots, and completed 75 passes (93.8% accuracy). He also accurately delivered four long balls, won five of six ground duels, and made a clearance.
#3 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
AC Milan v Chelsea FC: Group E - UEFA Champions League Potter deployed Aubameyang in a traditional center-forward role on Tuesday. The former Arsenal skipper chased every ball, put pressure on the opposition, and scored a clinical goal to take the game out of Milan’s reach. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang since his move to Chelsea:4 appearances
3 goals
Is he breaking the Number 9 curse? Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang since his move to Chelsea: 4 appearances 3 goalsIs he breaking the Number 9 curse? 9️⃣ In the 34th minute, cleverly left Mount’s low cross from Aubameyang, allowing the Gabon international to beat the keeper at the near post. Aubameyang also contributed to the team’s build-up play, making 22 accurate passes (88% accuracy) before being replaced by Kai Havertz in the 79th minute.