Chelsea hosted Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge earlier today, aiming to secure a crucial three points in the Premier League. The Blues started sluggishly and fell behind just two minutes in, with Taiwo Awoniyi finding the net. The deficit was doubled in the 15th minute when Igor Jesus converted a penalty, leaving Chelsea trailing 2-0 at halftime.
Awoniyi extended Nottingham’s lead in the 52nd minute, but Chelsea’s Joao Pedro scored a late consolation goal during injury time. Ultimately, the match concluded with Chelsea suffering a disappointing 3-1 defeat at home.
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Now, let’s assess the performance of each Chelsea player during the match against Nottingham.
He conceded three goals while on the pitch and was substituted in the 65th minute.
RB: Malo Gusto – 6.5/10
Gusto performed well defensively and demonstrated energy in attack.
CB: Tosin Adarabioyo – 6/10
He struggled to maintain solidity in defense, showing inconsistency throughout the first half.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 6/10
Chalobah managed some crucial clearances but it wasn’t sufficient on this occasion.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 04: Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea heads the ball in the box during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2026, in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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LB: Marc Cucurella – 6/10
Cucurella regained possession once but contributed little going forward.
CM: Romeo Lavia – 6/10
Lavia struggled to shield his defense and was lacking in ball control.
CM: Moises Caicedo – 6.5/10
Caicedo made a few vital interceptions in his half but had difficulty making an impact in the opposing half.
RW: Cole Palmer – 6/10
Palmer posed challenges for his defender but missed a penalty, falling short of expectations.
CAM: Enzo Fernandez – 7/10
Fernandez created several good opportunities for his teammates and was unlucky to strike the post.
LW: Jesse Derry – 6.5/10
Derry displayed moments of quality but left the game due to a significant injury in the second half.
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ST: Joao Pedro – 7.5/10
Pedro made several threatening runs and scored a superb goal late in the match, which marked the end of his team’s prolonged goal drought.
CB: Levi Colwill – 6/10
Colwill had difficulty maintaining defensive stability.
ST: Liam Delap – 6/10
Delap’s influence on the game was slight.
Santos injected some vitality into Chelsea’s midfield and performed adequately defensively.