Brighton 1-1 Chelsea player ratings

  • Andreas Christensen 6 – Tried to battle on after picking up an injury but had to be taken off at the break. AFP
    Andreas Christensen 6 – Tried to battle on after picking up an injury but had to be taken off at the break. AFP
  • Cesar Azpilicueta 8 – Struck the post early on and was always in the way of Brighton attacks. An outstanding performance at the back from the experienced centre-back. AFP
    Cesar Azpilicueta 8 – Struck the post early on and was always in the way of Brighton attacks. An outstanding performance at the back from the experienced centre-back. AFP
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi 6 – Too often disappointed with his final ball. AP Photo
    Callum Hudson-Odoi 6 – Too often disappointed with his final ball. AP Photo
  • Reece James 6 – On the receiving end of a strong challenge in the 26th minute that cut his evening short. Reuters
    Reece James 6 – On the receiving end of a strong challenge in the 26th minute that cut his evening short. Reuters
  • SUB: Marcos Alonso (James, 27) 6 – Stretched the play up the left flank but was ineffective for the most part. Spent most the game defending. AP Photo
    SUB: Marcos Alonso (James, 27) 6 – Stretched the play up the left flank but was ineffective for the most part. Spent most the game defending. AP Photo
  • SUB: N’Golo Kante (Hudson-Odoi 67) 7 – Calmed the game down when he got on to the pitch as Chelsea began to gain control. AFP
    SUB: N’Golo Kante (Hudson-Odoi 67) 7 – Calmed the game down when he got on to the pitch as Chelsea began to gain control. AFP
  • Dan Burn 7 – Won a lot of challenges and maintained a level of physicality for Graham Potter's side to help get Brighton moving forward. Reuters
    Dan Burn 7 – Won a lot of challenges and maintained a level of physicality for Graham Potter's side to help get Brighton moving forward. Reuters
  • Solly March 6 – Worked hard going forward and in defence but couldn't find much with his crosses into the box. AFP
    Solly March 6 – Worked hard going forward and in defence but couldn't find much with his crosses into the box. AFP
  • Yves Bissouma 8 – An exemplary performance from Bissouma, who was physical against Chelsea and matched their intensity. Caught a number of the Chelsea midfielders napping to take possession and showed confidence carrying the ball forward. Reuters
    Yves Bissouma 8 – An exemplary performance from Bissouma, who was physical against Chelsea and matched their intensity. Caught a number of the Chelsea midfielders napping to take possession and showed confidence carrying the ball forward. Reuters
  • Tariq Lamptey 7 – Put in an impressive display against his former club which may make some home fans ask why they sold him. He was tricky on the ball and showed his pace on the flank, often forcing Chelsea players to have to foul him to stop his progress. AFP
    Tariq Lamptey 7 – Put in an impressive display against his former club which may make some home fans ask why they sold him. He was tricky on the ball and showed his pace on the flank, often forcing Chelsea players to have to foul him to stop his progress. AFP
  • Alexis Mac Allister 6 – His freekick asked a question of Edouard Mendy. Played with creative freedom and always looked to play progressively. AFP
    Alexis Mac Allister 6 – His freekick asked a question of Edouard Mendy. Played with creative freedom and always looked to play progressively. AFP
  • SUB: Enock Mwepu (Lamptey, 65) 6 – Added pace as Brighton changed shape to a three at the back. PA
    SUB: Enock Mwepu (Lamptey, 65) 6 – Added pace as Brighton changed shape to a three at the back. PA
  • SUB: Steven Alzate (Moder, 88) N/R – Introduced in the final minutes. AFP
    SUB: Steven Alzate (Moder, 88) N/R – Introduced in the final minutes. AFP