{
  "id": 16971693,
  "title": "Caicedo, Henderson And Rogers Get 7.5 | Chelsea Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Liverpool",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/caicedo-henderson-and-rogers-get-7-5-chelsea-players-rated-in-tough",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T22:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/caicedo-henderson-rogers-7-5-225200056.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea faced Liverpool at Anfield in the EFL Cup, hoping to secure a favorable result on the road. The Blues took an early lead with a penalty by Morgan Rogers in the 40th minute. However, Cody Gakpo leveled the score with a penalty of his own just three minutes later, leaving the match tied at 1-1 at halftime. Despite several attempts, Chelsea was unable to secure a win and lost the match 1-1 on the night. The match was decided by penalties, with Chelsea ultimately falling short in a 6-5 defeat.\n\nIn the defensive line, Malo Gusto demonstrated solid aerial presence and strong defensive positioning, earning him a rating of 6.5/10. Maxence Lacroix proved to be a reliable central defender, making several crucial clearances and earning a rating of 6.5/10. Wesley Fofana also contributed to the defense, making important clearances and receiving a rating of 6.5/10. However, his penalty kick in the shootout was missed, slightly affecting his overall performance rating.\n\nOn the left-back position, Josh Acheampong displayed good defensive work and demonstrated a promising run with the ball, earning a rating of 7/10. Romeo Lavia was effective in winning back possession for his team twice, but his overall impact on the game was modest, resulting in a rating of 7/10. Moises Caicedo was a key player in the midfield, positively influencing both defensive and offensive plays, earning a high rating of 7.5/10. Jordan Henderson showcased his energy and commitment in the middle of the park, scoring a penalty during the shootout and earning a rating of 7.5/10. Pedro Neto provided attacking threat on the right wing, catching the eye a few times and scoring a penalty, earning a rating of 7/10. Danny Welbeck, operating in the final third, was relatively quiet during his time on the pitch but scored both of Chelsea's penalties, earning a rating of 6/10. At the other end of the pitch, Levi Colwill provided solid defensive work and scored his penalty, earning a rating of 6.5/10. Valentin Barco failed to convert his penalty and was rated 5.5/10. Marco Palestra struggled to capitalize on a good chance, earning a rating of 6/10, while Emegha also missed his penalty in the shootout.",
  "summary": "Chelsea faced off against Liverpool at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the EFL Cup. The Blues made a good start to the contest and scored the opener in the...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}