Chelsea player ratings vs Shamrock Rovers: Marc Guiu ruthless as Tyrique George and Christopher Nkunku impress | OneFootball

Marc Cucurella will prove a big miss for the Blues at Everton after shining on rare Conference League outing

Chelsea made it a perfect six wins from six in the Conference League league phase by thrashing Shamrock Rovers 5-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Marc Cucurella then made the most of a rare appearance in this competition to steer home a fine fifth, with Chelsea topping the league phase table outright as the only team to finish with a 100 per cent record.

Here’s how Enzo Maresca’s side rated at Stamford Bridge...

Filip Jorgensen 6

One sharp stop to keep Johnny Kenny’s strike out of the top corner.

Josh Acheampong 7

Another opportunity from the start for the young right-back and another game in which he looked instantly at home. No issues shifting to centre-back during the second half.

Axel Disasi 6

Lost Kenny’s run ahead of corner that gave Shamrock their goal but otherwise steady enough. Wore the captain’s armband.

Renato Veiga 6

Another day, another position for the Portuguese. Ultra-composed on the ball.

Marc Cucurella 8

Playing because of red card suspension that rules him out of Everton trip. Perfect pass for Nkunku in lead up to third goal, then took his own brilliantly. Will be a big miss at Goodison Park.

Cesare Casadei 6

Unlucky to see Markus Poom’s strike deflect off him and in. Went close to absolute redemption with long-range strike.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 7

Struggled with a knock early on but recovered in time to steer home a nice finish for only his second Chelsea goal.

Noni Madueke 7

Found it all a bit easy at this level. Cross made Guiu’s hat-trick goal. Some delightful footwork.

Christopher Nkunku 8

Knitted things together in roaming brief and played a part in Dewsbury-Hall’s goal before making Cucurella’s.

Tyrique George 7

Lively stuff from the youngster, always positive and able to deliver dangerous early balls as well as take his man on. Faded a little after switching wings at half-time.

Marc Guiu 9

Helped himself to a real striker’s hat-trick, pouncing on some shoddy defending in ruthless fashion. Is really growing.

Substitutes

Harvey Vale (Madueke 46’) 6

Another cameo ahead of likely departure next month.

Harrison Murray-Campbell (Disasi 59’) 6

Made the trip to Kazakhstan without getting on last week but rewarded with a debut here.

Joao Felix (Guiu 59’) 6

Flashed across the face of goal twice, from either side of the box.

Samuel Rak-Sakyi (Dewsbury-Hall 82’) N/A

Unused: Sanchez, Bergstrom, Tosin, Dyer, Sancho, Neto, Mheuka