Following are the guests that ensured that Chelsea’s Greatest Players defeated Leeds United with ease and confidence.
Mason Mount: On Wednesday night at Elland Road, the Blues academy graduate delivered his A-game. He contributed with a goal and an assist and was incredibly swift, relentless, and important in the final third. In the fourth minute, the Englishman gave Chelsea the lead by side footing James’ cross into the top-right corner. Meslier had no chance thanks to the flawless shot’s strength and placement. On the other hand, his assist, which occurred in the 55th minute, showed his intelligence. Although Mount brilliantly improvised and backheeled Lukaku’s under-hit pass towards Pulisic’s path, the latter beat Meslier with a low shot.
⭐️ Man of the Match, @ChelseaFC’s Mason Mount
84 touches, 8 in opposition box
2 chances created
5 shots, 2 on target
A goal & an assist
5th Chelsea player to reach 10+ both goals & assists in a PL season, after Lampard (x4), Drogba (x3), Mata & Hazard pic.twitter.com/jUxKaKlrhL— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) May 11, 2022
Reece James, one of the world’s greatest right-wingbacks, made a standout effort against the Peacocks. He worked nonstop, dazzled observers with his delivery, made opportunities, and assisted in Mount’s first-half goal. James was able to take advantage of a hole in Leeds’ defense on the right-wing. When Pascal Struijk entered to remove him, the Englishman was able to brush aside his challenge and proceed to erect Mount. His native countryman scored Chelsea’s opening goal with a first-time strike. James also won 10 ground battles, played a whopping five critical passes, completed five dribbles, and made two interceptions.
Reece James’ game by numbers vs Leeds (78m):
115 touches
100% tackles won
95% pass accuracy
79 passes completed
10 ground duels won (most)
6 ball recoveries
5 chances created (most)
5 attempted take-ons
5 successful take-ons (most)
3 fouls drawn (most)
1 assistIncredible. ? pic.twitter.com/akAh9NmIBv
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 11, 2022
Romelu Lukaku: Lukaku was motivated to increase his goal total on Wednesday night after boasting a brace in his previous Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He popped up in risky spots as a result of his zeal, took six shots, and moved the ball forward whenever there was a chance. The Belgian even managed to score with a lobbed attempt in the first half, but sadly it was disallowed for offside. In the 83rd minute, he valiantly muscled off three Leeds United defenders to score his goal, combining his luck and perseverance. Although Lukaku’s initial touch wasn’t great, it was impressive how composed he was when he finished the opportunity from close range. Lukaku also made a crucial assist, finished three dribbles, and recorded two goals against Leeds.
Chelsea’s top-scorers in each of the last six seasons:
▪️ 16/17 = Diego Costa (20)
▪️ 17/18 = Eden Hazard (17)
▪️ 18/19 = Eden Hazard (21)
▪️ 19/20 = Tammy Abraham (18)
▪️ 20/21 = Abraham x Werner (12)
▪️ 21/22 = Romelu Lukaku (15)Rom could still keep climbing. ? pic.twitter.com/iJ1cG90xpw
— William Hill (@WilliamHill) May 11, 2022