Cole Palmer expressed his frustration, stating, “I’ve said many times that I don’t want to play alongside him, but the head coach refuses to listen. He nearly cost us the match against West Ham.” Palmer’s criticism was directed at a teammate who completed fewer passes than Robert Sánchez and received a 1/10 rating in the West Ham game.

Chelsea staged a comeback to claim an important three points against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.

Jarrod Bowen capitalized on a misplaced pass from Levi Colwill, giving the visitors the lead just before halftime. Trailing at the break, Chelsea found an equalizer early in the second half through substitute Pedro Neto, who slotted home after Enzo Fernandez’s shot was blocked.

Chelsea then took the lead when Cole Palmer’s effort deflected off Aaron Wan-Bissaka, looping over goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Despite not being at their best, the Blues secured a crucial win against their London rivals. Below, Bobby Vincent rates the Chelsea players’ performances.

Filip Jorgensen – 6
Had a few nervy moments but delivered a decent performance overall.

Reece James – 6
Provided quality crosses, though his teammates failed to convert. Substituted before the hour mark.

Tosin Adarabioyo – 7
Delivered a strong display, standing out with his forward passes and making a vital block in stoppage time to deny Mohammed Kudus.

Levi Colwill – 3
His error in the 42nd minute gifted Bowen a goal, and he struggled defensively against Kudus.

Moises Caicedo – 5
Frustrated fans with persistent fouls but managed a few key interceptions, though not at his usual level.

Enzo Fernandez – 6
Tried to push forward and create chances when others played more conservatively.

Noni Madueke – 5
Substituted after the hour mark, unable to build on his recent goal-scoring form.

Cole Palmer – 7
Largely quiet but made a decisive impact with his deflected shot that sealed the victory.

Jadon Sancho – 5
Struggled to influence the game and was taken off early in the second half.

Nicolas Jackson – 5
Had a tough game and was substituted before the hour, possibly due to injury.

Substitutes

Pedro Neto (on for Sancho, 52′) – 8
Made an instant impact by scoring the equalizer and delivered a promising performance.

Marc Guiu (on for Jackson, 52′) – 6
In only his third Premier League appearance, worked hard but had limited influence.

Malo Gusto (on for James, 61′) – 6
Came on for the final 30 minutes and provided a stable presence.

Christopher Nkunku (on for Madueke, 61′) – 6
Played in a central role, allowing Palmer to move wide, and showed some nice touches.

Trevoh Chalobah (on for Palmer, 90′) – N/A
Came on in stoppage time with little time to impact the games

Chelsea’s comeback win over West Ham is another sign of their resilience, even if the performance wasn’t entirely convincing. Pedro Neto made an immediate impact off the bench, while Cole Palmer once again proved decisive, albeit with some fortune from the deflection.

Levi Colwill’s mistake was costly, and his struggles defensively against Kudus were evident. Do you think Chelsea’s defensive issues, particularly individual errors, are their biggest concern moving forward? And with Jadon Sancho struggling again, do you see him regaining his form at Chelsea, or could this loan spell turn into another disappointment?