Chelsea player ratings vs Nottingham Forest: 'brilliant' 8/10, plenty of 7s but one 'quiet' 5/10 in draw

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The Chelsea player ratings from their Premier League against Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge.

Noni Madueke scored in the second half to help Chelsea secure an entertaining home draw against Nottingham Forest. The visitors had taken the lead after a brilliantly worked set piece, which Chris Wood finished off. However, that lead lasted only eight minutes as Madueke, Chelsea's brightest player, forced in what would be the equalizer.

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The game then came alive following a second yellow card for set-piece specialist Ward-Prowse and a heated scuffle when Neco Williams went into Cucurella, causing tempers to flare.

In what was an entertaining match overall, here is how we rated the Chelsea players:

Robert Sánchez-8

Not much he could do about the Nottingham Forest goal but made two brilliant point-earning saves to ensure Chelsea did not go down.

Malo Gusto- 6

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Lost the first header that led to the Nottingham Forest goal from the set piece. Also had issues with his delivery going forward.

Marc Cucurella - 7

A very interesting battle with former Chelsea man Callum Hudson-Odoi. He should be proud of his overall performance.

Wesley Fofana - 7

He was really good battling with Chris Wood in the first half. Impressive at the back and threatening on set pieces.

Levi Colwill - 8

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One of the most improved Chelsea players of recent times. Made a brilliant block in the first half that was on target and never really lost his man. He will be gutted they did not keep a clean sheet.

Moises Caicedo - 6

Booked for a foul on Gibbs-White early on, which really slowed his impact, even if he did his work well.

Enzo Fernandez - 7

Put in a shift defensively and used the ball very well when he had to, but there were times he lost possession and felt he was fouled.

Cole Palmer - 6

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A frustrating afternoon for Chelsea’s main man. Misplaced a few passes here and there but still looked dangerous and got an assist.

Noni Madueke - 8

It was clear he wanted to score today. A brilliant goal to get his side back into it.

Jadon Sancho - 5

Did some good defensive work in helping Marc Cucurella but was generally very quiet.

Nicolas Jackson - 6

He was barely in the game.

Joao Felix - 6

Had a brilliant header that missed the goal narrowly.

Pedro Neto - 5

Looked bright when he came on, but he needs to raise his head.

Christopher Nkunku - 6

Had that one chance where he headed the ball, but it was saved by the goalkeeper.

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