Chelsea Player Ratings vs Everton: Pedro Neto shines in 2-0 victory

Chelsea secured a hard-fought 2-0 Premier League victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, October 17, with Pedro Neto scoring twice after the break. The Blues improved significantly in the second half, with Jorrel Hato creating the opener, while goalkeeper Emi Martinez made important first-half saves before suffering an injury. Neto led the visitors’ performance, although Joao Pedro missed a late opportunity to extend the advantage.

Chelsea Player Ratings vs Everton

Emi Martinez – 6/10

Martinez produced two important first-half stops, denying Anthony Barry and tipping Jack Grealish’s effort over the bar. He later suffered an injury and was stretchered off.

Levi Colwill – 6/10

Colwill delivered a steady performance in defence, maintaining his composure and helping Chelsea contain Everton’s attacking threats throughout the contest.

Maxence Lacroix – 6/10

Lacroix was dependable at the heart of Chelsea’s defence, working effectively alongside Colwill to limit Everton’s opportunities.

Josh Acheampong – 6/10

Acheampong handled his defensive responsibilities well, particularly during Everton’s early pressure, and looked comfortable throughout his time on the pitch.

Jorrel Hato – 6/10

Hato made a decisive contribution by bursting down the left and delivering an accurate pass for Neto to open the scoring shortly after half-time.

Jordan Henderson – 6/10

Henderson endured a hostile reception from the home supporters but remained composed in midfield, offering experience and battling effectively against his former Merseyside rivals.

Moises Caicedo – 6/10

Caicedo provided balance in midfield, helping Chelsea maintain control and linking the defensive and attacking phases with his usual composure.

Pedro Neto – 8/10

Neto was Chelsea’s standout performer, scoring twice in the second half. His movement and finishing proved decisive as the visitors secured all three points.

Morgan Rogers – 7/10

Rogers showed impressive strength and vision immediately after the restart, releasing Hato with a clever pass that led to Chelsea’s opening goal.

Cole Palmer – 6/10

Palmer had limited influence during the first half and frequently dropped deeper to collect possession. He later led a counterattack that Chelsea failed to convert.

Joao Pedro – 5/10

Joao Pedro battled physically against Everton’s centre-backs but struggled to create clear chances. He missed a late opportunity after Jordan Pickford denied him.

Chelsea Substitutes

Mike Penders – 6/10

Penders replaced the injured Martinez and made a confident intervention late on, rushing off his line to punch away a dangerous Everton cross.

Danny Welbeck – N/A

Welbeck came on too late to make a significant impact on the match.

Marco Palestra – N/A

Palestra had insufficient time on the pitch to receive a meaningful rating.

Romeo Lavia – N/A

Lavia’s late appearance offered little opportunity to influence the outcome.