Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Hits and Flops

#1 Best: Mateo Kovacic

Kovacic unleashed himself at the Bridge

Kovacic was a step ahead of everyone on the pitch. There was nothing he did not do well in his first start at Stamford Bridge.

The Real Madrid midfielder was exemplary in every single attribute a central midfielder must have. Starting off with his defensive involvement, the 24-year-old tracked back smartly, won the 50-50 challenges and intercepted a number of passes.

With the ball, he was just delightful. His link-up play with Hazard and Alonso down the left created a sense of confusion in the opposition's ranks. His touch, balance and sweet passing was the highlight of Chelsea's victory.

Despite being under pressure a number of times, due to his first touch and use of his body, the technically sound midfielder skipped away from challenges and kept hold of possession, if not carry the ball forward. Take a bow, Mateo Kovacic. You are a class act.