Chelsea failed to build on their 2-0 win against Manchester United last weekend after losing to Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.

Levi Colwill gave away a penalty, which Enzo Le Fee converted to give Sunderland all three points. The central defender was substituted at half-time after being bullied by Brian Brobbey in the first 45 minutes.

Chelsea player ratings vs Sunderland

Mike Penders – 6/10

Could not do much about the penalty but kept going long despite Chelsea having a 5’8″ makeshift striker. Made a brilliant save in the second half.

Marco Palestra – 5/10

Attacks were coming down his flank. Put in a fantastic cross for Morgan Rogers but was not too convincing overall.

Wesley Fofana – 6/10

Fared much better against Brobbey than Colwill. Chelsea have been linked with Brobbey in the past and could have done with his presence up front.

Levi Colwill – 3/10

Struggled against Brobbey’s physicality and gave away a penalty. Kept getting too close to the Sunderland striker. Didn’t come out for the second half.

Pep Chavarria – 7/10

Was willing to put his body on the line and make several blocks. Good in possession. Chelsea’s best defender at the Stadium of Light.

Moises Caicedo – 6/10

Made a fantastic interception in the first half before winning a foul and getting Jules Ahoka booked. Coped better at centre-back than Colwill.

Romeo Lavia – 5/10

Played quite deep initially, was the third centre-back when Chelsea were in possession at one point. Passes were pretty basic.

Jordan Henderson – 5/10

Age is just a number, and Jordan Henderson continues to prove that. Despite being 36 years of age, the midfielder was constantly pressing. On the ball, though, he did very little.

Cole Palmer – 4/10

Bar a penalty incident, was not involved in the first half. Did not do too much in the second 45 minutes either.

Morgan Rogers – 5/10

Missed a glorious chance with his head just before the 25th minute. Was too glued to the left wing.

Pedro Neto – 5/10

Have to have a bit of sympathy for Pedro Neto. The service into him was long balls and crosses — he is not that kind of player! He was at least able to make a couple of dangerous runs.

Substitutes

Estevao Willian – 6/10

Really should have started the match. Was a threat down the right with his directness.

Geovany Quenda – 6/10

Was dangerous when he came on. Geovany Quenda and Estevao Willian both did more than Chelsea’s starting attackers.

Danny Welbeck – N/A

Cannot remember if he even had a touch…

Malo Gusto – N/A

Emmanuel Emegha – N/A