Everton player ratings v Chelsea: 2/10 ace terrible, Doucoure woeful
Chelsea secured the three points against Everton after a narrow victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The hosts started the game well and opened the scoring in the first half via a Nicolas Jackson goal.
However, despite the Toffees showing some resistance in the second period, they failed to find the back of the net.
Here are our player ratings from the game:
Jordan Pickford – 7
Nathan Patterson (off for Ashley Young, 64′) – 5
Jake O’Brien – 5
Jarrad Branthwaite – 8
Vitalii Mykolenko – 5
James Garner – 6
Idrissa Gueye – 6
Jack Harrison (off for Dwight McNeil, 63′) – 5
Abdoulaye Doucoure – 3
Iliman Ndiaye (off for Carlos Alcaraz, 46′) – 4
Beto (off for Youssef Chermiti, 64′) – 2
Substitutes
Carlos Alcaraz – 5
Dwight McNeil – 4
Ashley Young – 5
Youssef Chermiti – 5
Beto shows why he cannot be the first-choice striker next season
Beto endured a disappointing performance for Everton, underscoring why he cannot be the first-choice striker next season.
Despite his physical presence, he struggled to make an impact, failing to get into the right positions and appearing disconnected from the team’s attacking rhythm.
| Premier League 2024/25 | Position | Points |
| Everton | 13th | 38 |
| Manchester United | 14th | 38 |
| Wolves | 15th | 38 |
| Tottenham | 16th | 37 |
| West Ham | 17th | 36 |
| Ipswich Town | 18th | 21 |
His decision-making was often poor, with mistimed runs and errant passes disrupting promising moves.
While Beto has shown flashes of potential, his inconsistency and lack of clinical finishing in crucial moments highlight his limitations.
Everton’s ambitions demand a more reliable and polished forward to lead the line and Beto’s outing reaffirmed that he is better suited as a squad option rather than the primary striker.
Jarrad Branthwaite shows why Everton value him so highly
Jarrad Branthwaite showcased his £70million valuation with a commanding performance, blending composure, physicality and tactical intelligence.
His ability to read the game, execute precise tackles, and contribute offensively underlines his elite potential.
Everton’s financial pressures and interest from top clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid make retaining him challenging.
Had he not been defence for the Toffees, things could’ve ended up being a lot worse for the visitors and Moyes undoubtedly will know that.