Chelsea player ratings vs Lille: Tammy Abraham nets as Blues edge past hosts

Chelsea beat Lille 2-1 on Wednesday to hand Frank Lampard his first Champions League win as a manager.

Tammy Abraham put the hosts in front with a fine finish after evading a tight offside call, before Victor Osimhen equalised with a header from a corner.

After an end-to-end second half, Willian blasted home a fine drive from Callum Hudson-Odoi’s cross.

The win puts the Blues up to second in their group, with Ajax top after a 3-0 win at Valencia.

Chelsea player ratings vs Lille below:

Chelsea player ratings vs Lille – Champions League

Arrizabalaga; Charged out of his goal well to clear from Osimhen. Made several good saves. Had no chance with the goal. Lucky when fluffed kick. 7

Azpilicueta; Moved back into the centre of the three man defence. Solid as ever. Covered well. 7

Zouma; Recalled. One misplaced pass. Then missed the corner for Lille’s equaliser. Shaky. 6

Tomori; Lovely chip caught out the Lille defence to set up Abraham’s goal. But looked vulnerable occasionally – one poor back pass. 6

James; The 19-year-old made his Champions league debut in only his second game. Looked confident going forward. Caught out once or twice. Booked. (Sub Hudson Odoi 66) 7

Kante; Back after a hamstring injury. Looked a bit rusty but use of the ball as good as ever. 7

Jorginho; Controlled the game in the centre. Unlucky not to score with shot that hit post. 7

Alonso; Moved out to wing back and charged forward well. Put one free kick over, some good crosses.7

Willian; 300th appearance – struggled to get going. Pace worried Lille – and then struck superb goal. (sub Pedro 83) 7

Abraham; England prospect’s 22nd birthday. Took his goal in the 22nd minute superbly – eighth of the season. Held the ball up really well. 8

Mount; Put one chance wide. Worked hard and used the ball well but faded as the game went on. (Sub Kovacic 87 6) 6

Subs: Caballero, Christensen, Pedro, Kovacic, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi, Batshuayi.

Lille (4-4-2): Maignan 6; Celik 6, Fonte 7, Gabriel 6, Mandava 6; Ikone 7 (sub Yazici 61 6), Soumare 6, Andre 7 (Sanches 68 6), Bamba 7; Araujo 7 (Xeka 75 6), Osimhen 7.

Subs: Cesar, Soumaoro, Xeka, Remy, Yazici, Sanches, Bradaric.

source: express.co.uk