BackInBlue Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Cech 8 - Dealt with everything that was thrown at him. Was nice to see him back to his best after some shaky performances last season and the Euros. Bosingwa 6.5 - Got skinned by Palacio at the start but was solid after that and he definitely gives us more attacking edge on the wings. A Cole 7 - Was solid throughout the game until his injury. Hopefully, will be back soon. Carvalho 7 - Did everything we have come to expect from him. Terry 6.5 - Made a couple of uncharacteristic mistakes but recovered pretty well. Essien 7 - For a guy who was fit enough to play only 45 mins, he did a good job. However, Mikel does seem to play this position better. Scolari needs to decide this. Ballack 6 - Nothing spectacular. Was tidy with his passing but didn't influence the game. Lampard 6 - ditto Deco 7 - Cracker of a freekick but disappeared for large chunks of the game i felt. J. Cole 5 - His first touch was atrocious today. Did absolutely NOTHING. Not the best way to solidify his place on the team with Robinho's arrival imminent. Anelka 4 - Embarrasing dive in the first half and did nothing of note other than that. Subs: Kalou 6 - Gave a freekick in a dangerous position near the end. Malouda n/a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Disagree with a couple of points there. Carvalho's passing was iffy throughout and Anelka didn't dive. Didn't play brilliantly but got three points. Wigan made it tough. I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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