Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois (6.5/10) – The Belgian could do nothing about both of the goals for Leicester as two clinical finishes gave the home side the delight of yet another win. Dealt well with most stuff that was within his realm.
Branislav Ivanovic (6/10) – The Serbian had trouble with Albrighton’s running throughout the game. Should have done better as the Englishman bombarded the Chelsea box with his crosses. Should have drawn Chelsea level in the first half.
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Kurt Zouma (5/10) - Looked indecisive at times. Lost track of Jamie Vardy’s run and was slow to react as the Englishman helped Leicester draw first blood.
John Terry (5/10) - This won’t be a game the ex-England skipper would look back with too much fondness. Struggled mightily to shackle Vardy. Looked off-pace, off-colour and was taken off with Chelsea chasing the game two goals down.
Cesar Azpilicueta (4.5/10) – The Spaniard looked a shadow of his former self, who has had earned rave reviews for his defensive prowess. Had trouble dealing with the swift-footed Mahrez the whole night. Failed to close down Mahrez for the first. Was tied up in knots by the Algerian for Leicester’s second.
Nemanja Matic (6/10) – Another Chelsea player with a disappointing outing. Struggled to thrust himself in the middle of the pitch, losing out the battle for control at the centre of the park.
Willian (7/10) – The Brazilian was probably Chelsea’s best player on the pitch. But, even he rarely had any joy in his duels.
Ramires (6/10) – Saw more of the ball in the second forty-five.
Eden Hazard (6/10) – Looked lively in the in the early going without much penetration. But his night was cut short because of an injury.
Oscar (5/10) – Was hardly able to influence the proceedings. Taken off just after the hour mark.
Diego Costa (5/10) - Was well shadowed by Morgan and Huth for most of the game. Failed to capitalize the one occasion he broke loose, failing to find the back of the net in a one-on-one opportunity agast Schmeichel.
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Pedro (6.5/10) – Failed to inspire any confidence with his early play after the Spaniard had replaced Hazard after just half an hour. He came to life in the latter minutes and eventually set up the goal for Remy with a delightful cross.
Cesc Fabregas (6/10) – Gave Chelsea a boost when he came in for Terry and was immediately at the end of a headed opportunity. But, his influence faded as the game drew towards its conclusion.
Remy (7/10) – Gave Chelsea a much-needed injection of energy upon his introduction. Gave Chelsea a glimmer of hope with his well-taken goal in the 77th minute. Looked lively but should have done better with another half-chance he had been able to get at the end of.
