Jose Mourinho’s side stutter to draw in Slovenia.
Despite beating Maribor 6-0 in their earlier encounter Chelsea were unable to sweep their hosts aside on Wednesday evening.
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After a full first half Maribor took a surprise lead through Agim Ibraimi though Nemanja Matic leveled soon after from close ranger before Eden Hazard failed to convert a spot-kick as it ended all square at the Ljudski vrt.
GK) Petr Cech – 6
Back in action at the highest level and had little to do, couldn’t prevent Maribor goal.
RB) Branislav Ivanovic – 5
Serbian not his usual consistent self.
LB) Filipe Luis – 5
Brazilian was at fault for Maribor goal, hauled off soon after.
CB) Kurt Zouma – 8
Youngster had a new flawless performance, bodes well for the future.
CB) John Terry – 7
Steady, workmanlike and had a hand in Matic goal.
CM) Cesc Fabregas – 5
Ineffective and laboured.
CM) Nemanja Matic – 7
Netted a rare goal and tried to offer an impetus in the final stages.
AM) Eden Hazard – 4
Bad display all round and his lazy penalty will not go down well with Jose Mourinho.
RW) Willian – 5
Very anonymous.
LW) Andre Schurrle – 4/strong>
Perhaps the worst player on show, did little (if anything) and was subbed at half-time.
ST) Didier Drogba – 5
Looked off the pace and offered little all night.
Subs:
Diego Costa – 5 – Offered Chelsea something in the final third, though not much.
Oscar – 6 – Brazilian showed some good touches.
Ramires – 6 – Welcome return from the midfielder.