DR: Branislav Ivanovic – 6
He might have hit the rakia a little too hard following Chelsea’s title celebrations and didn’t assert himself as he so often does. Enjoyed a nice duel with Adam Lallana but conceded a free kick that led to Liverpool’s equaliser.
CB: Kurt Zouma – 6
Looked comfortable for half an hour—if a little keen to impress—before being replaced with an apparent knee injury. A frustrating conclusion to the evening and Mourinho will hope that the young former Saint-Etienne can enjoy more playing time alongside John Terry before the season is out.
CB: John Terry – 8
Opened the scoring for Chelsea after only five minutes and wasn’t unduly troubled by Liverpool’s forwards for the duration of the match; Rickie Lambert was particularly anonymous.
DL: Filipe Luis – 6
Given a rare start and an opportunity to impress, but struggled to take it, looking ill at ease with Raheem Sterling, admittedly one of the tougher opponents he could face in a league campaign.