Chelsea player ratings vs Valencia: Pulisic and Kovacic impress but Kepa hero to zero

CM: Jorginho – 6

Was unlucky to give away the penalty when his legs tangled with Gaya, and Chelsea were much more open when he was withdrawn.

CM: N’Golo Kante – 7

Started in an advanced role, carrying the ball with great purpose, but lacked a clinical edge in front of goal.

Covered the ground easily as others wilted and can feel hard done by going in the book for catching Gaya in the face.

CM: Mateo Kovacic – 9

Enjoying a real purple patch in Chelsea colours and was easily the pick of the Blues side, driving forward with great purpose and dictating the tempo.

Bagged his first goal for Chelsea when he fired in from the edge of the area and could have had another shortly after in an excellent display.

source: express.co.uk