Player Ratings - Chelsea
We take a look at how Carlo Ancelotti's men did in the Community Shield 2009.
Cech - 6
Still wearing the protective head gear but he looks much more confident than last season.
Ivanovic - 4
Played on the right and was tortured by Nani's pace and trickery. Ancelotti took him off at halftime and immediately, the Blues started showing more menace.
Terry - 6
The Chelsea captain looked to have his mind somewhere else in the first half. Not the commanding sweeper we are used to seeing.
Cole - 5
Same old question. Where is the Cole of Arsenal fame? His overlapping runs seem to have gone missing since he moved to London.
Carvalho - 7
Always a threat going forward. His quick thinking covered a lot of ground in the first half when his defenders were often caught out by the Red Devils.
Mikel - 4
Supposed to be the midfield enforcer who breaks up play. Looked more like a headless chicken running with no aim.
Essien - 6
Full of energy like he always is. Took awhile to get into the game but once he did, Chelsea looked a more compact unit.
Malouda - 5
Will he ever get back to being the same player he was at Lyon? Judging from his performance today, no.
Lampard - 8
Allowed Fletcher and Carrick to dictate play in the first half. But the midfield dynamo got better as the game went on. His shot was a result of Foster's bad goalkeeping but still, you shoot, you score!
Anelka - 5
He had a very quiet game. Not quite the same form as last season where he was the league's top goal poacher.
Drogba - 9
The Ivorian striker knew Foster was prone to errors and he never stopped harassing the youngster into committing errors. Carvalho's goal was a result of Drogba's hardwork.
Substitutes
Bosingwa - 6
Gave Chelsea a more balanced look with his attacking prowess down the right in place of Ivanovic.
Ballack - 6
Came on and showed that he is ready to play the role of midfield enforcer when called upon.
Deco - 5
Seems like Ancelotti does not have Deco as part of his starting midfield diamond formation. Needs to show his class soon if he wants to stay in London.
Kalou - 6
Scored the winning penalty. Not enough time to make any significant impact
Monday, August 10, 2009
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