Chelsea player ratings as Bakayoko scores a 1 and Eden Hazard gets a 6 in 4-1 defeat at Watford

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  • Chelsea were humbled in a 4-1 defeat away to Watford at Vicarage Road on Monday night.

    Tiemoue Bakayoko was sent off for a second booking in the first half of the the Premier League clash, reducing the visitors to ten men.

    Barcelona loanee Gerard Deulofeu inspired the hosts to a huge win, scoring the third goal in the rout.

    Troy Deeney converted from the spot after the Spaniard won a penalty before Eden Hazard equalised with less than 10 minutes to play.

    However, Watford rallied with Daryl Janmaat, Deulofeu and Roberto Pereyra finding the back of the net.

    Here, we rate the Chelsea players.

    CHELSEA

    THIBAUT COURTOIS: Commanded his box and dealt with Watford’s aerial threat but was beaten for pace by Deulofeu and conceded the penalty. Well beaten for the following three goals. 4

    CESAR AZPILICUETA: Had his hands full with Richarlison causing all sorts of problems but more or less kept pace with the Brazilian. The mayhem came down the other side of defence though. 4

    GARY CAHILL: Couldn’t keep up with Deulofeu and was beaten over and over again. Did make a couple of decent blocks and interceptions though. Janmaat got away from him and scored too easily before Deulofeu did the same. 2

    DAVID LUIZ: Struggled against Deulofeu as well and had the ball stolen off him by Troy Deeney from which Richarlison fired just wide. Booked for a reckless challenge. 3

    VICTOR MOSES: Provided plenty of width down the right and tracked back well but his final ball was lacking. 4

    TIEMOUE BAKAYOKO: A loose back-pass early on could’ve proved costly if Deulofeu managed a better touch. Lost possession to Abdoulaye Doucoure soon after that led to another chance for the Spaniard. Consistently lost the ball and two yellows for late challenges saw him sent off in the 31st minute. Nightmare display. 1

    N’GOLO KANTE: Was average at best. Made a few tackles and interceptions but was matched for legs in midfield by Doucoure and Etienne Capoue while Watford’s best forays forward were around him down the sides. 5

    PEDRO: Should really have done better with an effort early on but blazed it over the bar. Gave the ball away too often and was replaced in the 63rd minute. 4

    DAVIDE ZAPPACOSTA: Didn’t look at ease on the left side, failing to provide width down that flank. Managed zero crosses and wasn’t able to help Cahill deal with Deulofeu. 3

    EDEN HAZARD: Did create Chelsea’s best chance with Cesc Fabregas’ strike straight at the keeper with 10 minutes to go. Had few touches in the game but equalised his side with a glorious effort from range. Good knock down for Giroud late on. 6

    WILLIAN: Had a wayward shot volley early on and was sacrificed for a central midfielder when Bakayoko was sent off. 4

    Tiemoue Bakayoko was sent off in the 31st minute

    Tiemoue Bakayoko was sent off in the 31st minute

    SUBSTITUTES

    CESC FABREGAS (for Willian 33′): Was overrun in midfield. Had one good chance where he fired straight at the keeper. Couldn’t find his rhythm with his passing. 4

    OLIVIER GIROUD (for Pedro 64′): Made an impact when he came on and went close with a late effort but the game was already gone. 5

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