FEELING BLUE
Chelsea player ratings: Kepa’s mutiny costs Chelsea but Loftus-Cheek shines in sub appearance against Man City in Carabao Cup final
CHELSEA stopper Kepa Arizabalaga turned into the villain of the day after he refused to come off as incredible scenes followed at Wembley.
After twice going down for lengthy treatment in the second period, Maurizio Sarri attempted to sub his expensive keeper with former City stopper Willy Caballero in stoppage time.
However, the Spaniard held his ground and took centre stage in the shootout where he let a soft Sergio Aguero spot-kick roll underneath his body, before Raheem Sterling lashed home the winner.
It was an overall good performance by the Blues, only to be overshadowed by the extra-time chaos - here's how SunSport rated the performances by the Chelsea players.
Stunning wilidcat action to refuse to come off when he appeared injured. Made amends with a penalty save but it still had a massive effect on Chelsea’s end to the match - and a negative one.
The skipper and right back who was given a bit of a mauling by Sterling during the first half when Chelsea looked there for the taking.
Chelsea’s most aggressive defender kept things together under sustained pressure throughout and took a booking for the team when fouling Silva on a worrying run.
Surprisingly mobile in defence but do NOT let him take another free kick. His from distance in the second half was an embarrassment. Missed a vital spot kick.
Chelsea’s left back slot is wobbly at present with Marcos Alonso dropped and ring-rusty Emerson deputising. An offensive minded full back.
Wholehearted in every task and a formidable tackler but only fleeting attacking threats although did go close in the 67th minute as Chelsea upped their tempo.
The fulcrum of the team and reinstated after being rested in the last game. Supposed to make everything tick around him but largely anonymous until booked for a cynical foul.
Chucking in a few errors to his game of late. But grew into the game as it went on. Unlucky not to score with a curled effort.
Conspired with his skipper Azpilicueta to leave Chelsea’s right flank dangerously unguarded at times with dangerman Sterling lurking and wasted a great chance in the second half..
Thrown into the infamous ‘false nine’ position. At 5ft 7ins he struggles for the high balls and loses potency when dropping back to pick up the ball as his is way but world class dribbler.
Has lost his zip at present but now 30 years old maybe it is inevitable. Approached the second half with renewed vigour though.
(Pedro 79 mins) : added youthful energy and drive to the right wing.
(Pedro 88 mins): Physical strength stopped City’s runaway attacks.
(Willian 96 mins): gave Chelsea a meaty presence up front.
