Chelsea kicked off their Europa Conference League campaign in style, comfortably defeating Belgian side Gent 4-2 at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues took control early, with Renato Veiga’s header giving them the lead within 12 minutes.
Despite a brief fightback from Gent, who equalized momentarily, Chelsea’s attacking prowess shone through in the second half with goals from Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Although Gent managed a late consolation goal, it was a dominant performance from Enzo Maresca’s side, who showcased their strength without key players like Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson.
So, how did the Blues’ stars perform?
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Made several important saves and commanded his area well. Nothing he could do about the goals conceded, but he was solid throughout.
Contributed defensively and picked up an assist. However, he could have been tighter on the opponent for one of the goals conceded.
Had a decent outing, showing his physicality, though he occasionally looked a bit rusty due to limited playing time this season.
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A commanding presence in defense, particularly in aerial duels. He consistently cleared the danger and maintained a strong line.
Impressed with his first goal for the club, scoring a beautifully cushioned header and providing an assist. A standout performer on the left.
Struggled to influence the game but held his own in midfield, providing necessary support without making a significant impact.
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Eager to make an impression, he scored his first goal for Chelsea and was involved in numerous attacking moves. Showed great determination.
Was the creative spark in the final third, linking play effectively and providing key passes. Just missed out on a goal to cap off a great performance.
Showcased his speed and technical ability, scoring a well-taken goal. His work rate was commendable, but he could have been more involved at times.
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Restored Chelsea’s two-goal lead with a powerful finish, demonstrating his clinical edge. Continued to impress with his goal-scoring ability.
Provided an assist for the opening goal and played with confidence. However, he faded in the second half and was less impactful.
Came on late and had minimal impact on the match. Did his best to contribute but was limited in opportunities.
Worked hard but found it difficult to get into the game as Chelsea saw out the match comfortably.
Overall, it was a promising start for Chelsea in the Europa Conference League, with several players showcasing their talent and depth ahead of their next fixtures.