PLAYER RATINGS: Conor Gallagher played like he had a point to prove to Thomas Tuchel against Club America… while Cesar Azpilicueta showed why he will be missed if he leaves Chelsea for Barcelona
- Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in their pre-season friendly in Las Vegas
- Timo Werner linked well with Batshuayi and took the opening goal calmly
- Reece James scored an embarrassing own goal to draw the Mexicans level
- Kai Havertz missed a relatively simple chance when played in by Gallagher
- Mason Mount was quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win
Chelsea won their pre-season friendly against Club America 2-1 despite scoring an own goal in the second half of the game.
The Blues took the lead through Timo Werner but Reece James put through his own net just three minutes later. However, Mason Mount was able to win it with an eye-catching curled finish late on.
Sportsmail’s Mike Keegan took a look at how each player performed during the pre-season friendly in Las Vegas.
Chelsea won their opening pre-season friendly, against Club America in Las Vegas
CHELSEA: FIRST-HALF
Kepa Arrizabalaga: Not a shot to save 5.5
Trevoh Chalobah: Did what he needed to well, but little will be read into a friendly kickabout 5.5
Thiago Silva: Came close to giving the Chelsea the lead with a powerful header and was not tested defensively 6
Malang Sarr: Put the ball out with his second touch, produced a goal-saving tackle with his third 5
Callum Hudson-Odoi : Anonymous. Struggled with the timing and direction of his runs 5
Ross Barkley: Looked off the pace, which could be understandable given it is the first run out 5
Barkley looked off the pace, which could be understandable given it is the first run out
Conor Gallagher: Recalled from loan and with a point to prove. Played some neat passes in a high energy performance in which he picked up a yellow card 7
Ben Chilwell: Great to see him back following his horror injury. Had little to do as he eased himself on his first start post-ACL 5.5
Hakim Ziyech: Delivered a tantalising free-kick for Silva to head over but was otherwise quiet 5.5
Kai Havertz: Missed a relatively simple chance when played in by Gallagher and failed to even get his shot on target. At times struggled to keep onside 5
Kenedy: Smart flick, clattered for his troubles and revenge dished out with less than seven minutes gone for the Brazilian, who performed well in an unfamiliar role at right wing-back 7
Kai Havertz (left) missed a relatively simple chance when played in by Conor Gallagher
CHELSEA: SECOND HALF XI
Marcus Bettinelli: Involved in a disastrous mix-up for Club America’s equaliser. Not great 5
Cesar Azpilicueta: Does what he does. Will be missed should he, as expected, go to Barcelona 5.5
Ethan Ampadu: Relatively simple night. Looked comfortable when on the ball 5.5
Emerson: Little to do at centre-back 5.5
Marcos Alonso: Added balance to the left and an outlet going forwards 6
Reece James: Immediate impact, playing a key cross in the build-up to Chelsea’s opener, cancelled out by a daft own goal 6
Mason Mount had a quiet game by his own standards until his beauty secured the win
Mason Mount: Quiet by his own standards until his beauty secured the win 7
Jorginho: Lifted his team with his arrival with some intelligent passing and space-finding 6.5
Christian Pulisic: Tame shot saved moments after coming on when in space and then headed over from close range 5.5
Michy Batshuayi: Looked a threat but shooting too often wayward. More than once took too much time when given a glimpse of goal. Guilty of a series of missed chances 5
Timo Werner: Some creative moments. Linked well with Batshuayi and took his goal calmly 6.5