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Nizaar Kinsella

Chelsea player ratings vs Fulham: Nkunku and Jackson continue fine starts as Chilwell shines

Chelsea won the inaugural Premier League Summer Series with a 2-0 win over Fulham in Washington DC.

Thiago Silva and Christopher Nkunku’s first-half goals overcame a poor Marco Silva side at the FedEx Field.

The Blues made 12 substitutions in the second half as Mauricio Pochettino tried to mitigate against the searing United States heat.

Trevoh Chalobah came off injured as the Blues lifted the trophy at the Premier League’s maiden pre-season summer tournament.

Nizaar Kinsella was at FedEx Field witnessing the action...

Gabriel Slonina - 6

Making his first start for Chelsea, the 19-year-old barely touched the ball.

Malo Gusto - 6

As Chilwell got to roam forward, Gusto played a conservative role to turn Pochettino’s back four into a back three when attacking.

Thiago Silva - 8

Silva’s towering header opened the scoring ending a dismal record from corners in the last year. Dominant defensively.

Bashir Humphreys - 6

Humphreys made his third start in four pre-season matches and again slotted in seamlessly.

Ben Chilwell - 8

Got an assist for Silva’s goal, forced Leno into a good save and was excellent tactically.

Enzo Fernandez - 6

Missed a simple chance in the 36th minute but controlled midfield well.

Andrey Santos - 7

Tidy in his first start alongside Enzo in what might be the starting duo against Liverpool in two weeks.

Carney Chukwuemeka - 7

The 19-year-old’s tricky feet helped him capitalise on a mistake by Issa Diop to set up Nkunku’s second goal.

Raheem Sterling - 7

Improved on his disappointing other pre-season performances and looked both creative and a goal threat.

Mason Burstow - 5

Burstow made his first start for Chelsea but failed to make a serious impact.

Christopher Nkunku - 8

Nkunku played his third position in pre-season and scored his third goal in four pre-season matches. He was creative and dangerous throughout.

Substitutes

Lucas Bergstrom - 7

Made one excellent save from Bobby Decordova-Reid.

Reece James - 6

Still working his way back from fitness but got stuck in.

Trevoh Chalobah - N/A

Levi Colwill - 7

A vocal leader in a young backline and made a few confident interventions.

Alfie Gilchrist - 6

Made one big clearance at the back.

Marc Cucurella - 5

Harry Wilson had the beating of the left-back who has had a mixed pre-season.

Cesare Casadei - 4

Poor in possession all second half, needs to move on loan.

Conor Gallagher - 6

Had a shot on target but struck it straight at Leno.

Lewis Hall - 6

Tidy playing on the left wing for the first time in a Chelsea shirt over a short 30-minute cameo.

Angelo Gabriel - 7

A direct threat with his dribbling and set up a chance for Gallagher.

Nicolas Jackson - 7

Sliced a shot wide with little service to work with but looked very good in both his build-up and pressing.

Ian Maatsen - 5

Didn’t get into the game as he played the no10 role.

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