Chelsea took on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium earlier this evening in a bid to secure a victory away from home during their EFL Cup semi-final second leg. The Blues got off to a solid start, reaching half-time with the match still scoreless.
Unfortunately for the West London club, they conceded a goal in injury time when Kai Havertz found the net, resulting in a disappointing 1-0 defeat.
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Now, let’s evaluate the performance of each Chelsea player during their match against the Gunners.
The goalkeeper made a significant save but ultimately could not maintain a clean sheet.
CB: Wesley Fofana – 6.5/10
Fofana effectively cleared threats and made a notable offensive run.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – 6.5/10
He made well-timed clearances and posed a threat in attack.
CB: Jorrel Hato – 6.5/10
Hato executed several crucial clearances in defense before being substituted in the 59th minute.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 03: Malo Gusto of Chelsea receives a yellow card from referee Peter Bankes during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg at the Emirates Stadium on February 03, 2026. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
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RM: Malo Gusto – 6.5/10
Gusto fulfilled his defensive responsibilities but had difficulty making an impact in Chelsea’s offensive plays.
CM: Moises Caicedo – 6.5/10
Caicedo showed himself at times on both sides of the pitch.
CM: Andrey Santos – 6.5/10
Santos did well to shield his defense but struggled to make a significant offensive contribution.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – 6.5/10
Fernandez troubled the opposition defenders but could not find the back of the net.
LM: Marc Cucurella – 7/10
Cucurella positively influenced the game at both ends.
ST: Liam Delap – 6/10
Delap did not make an impact in the attacking third and was substituted after 60 minutes.
ST: Joao Pedro – 6/10
He remained largely inconspicuous during his time on the pitch and did not score.
Substitutes:
CAM: Cole Palmer – 6/10
Palmer created a key chance after being introduced as a substitute.
RW: Estevao – 6/10
He provided additional pace to Rosenior’s attacking options.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 6/10