Mason Mount were given the Blues off to the very best get started within the opening mins, ahead of Dan James was once proven a immediately pink card for a horrible problem on Mateo Kovacic – Chelsea will hope he recovers forward of the FA Cup ultimate.
Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku were given not off course after the destroy, as Thomas Tuchel’s facet eased to a much-needed win.
James Robson was once at Elland Road to charge the Chelsea avid gamers…
Edouard Mendy 6
Barely all night time. Well-shielded through the ones in entrance of him.
Trevoh Chalobah 7
Took his alternatives to hold the ball ahead when he had probability. Controlled efficiency.
Andreas Christensen 7
Supported Chalobah nicely when Raphinha appeared threatening. Also stored an in depth eye on Rodrigo to restrict his affect.
Toni Rudiger 7
Never one to shy clear of a bodily combat, he was once satisfied to get caught as Leeds upped the aggression.
Reece James 9
An enormous risk all night time – powering down the wing to open Leeds up. Made Mount’s opener and a bunch extra probabilities ahead of enjoying an element in Pulisic’s function too.
Jorginho 7
Amid the chaos of Leeds’ tackling, he stored his cool to dictate play in the course of the pitch.
Mateo Kovacic 6
Was dominating midfield, which is more than likely why Dan James let his frustration get the simpler of him with a reckless problem. Chelsea will probably be desperately hoping he can recuperate in time for Saturday’s Cup Final.
Marcos Alonso 6
Back within the staff after his fall out with Tuchel on the weekend. Worked onerous and driven ahead to supply width at the left.
Mason Mount 9
A super efficiency, with a lovely function that put Chelsea on their approach to victory after which a suave flick to arrange Pulisic. Heavily all for linking their assaults. A show stuffed with threat.
Christian Pulisic 7
Got masses at the ball as he drifted within and dropped deep to select up ownership and hyperlink play. Brilliant end to place Chelsea two up.
Romelu Lukaku 7
Felt like a sport the place he may actually exploit a delicate Leeds rear-guard. Found the again of the online with a candy end, however was once denied his function through the offside flag. Eventually were given his function overdue on.
Subs:
Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Kovacic, 30) 6
Slotted in seamlessly after Kovacic went off to lend a hand Chelsea dominate ownership.
Hakim Ziyech (Pulisc, 78) 5
Stretched Leeds many times after approaching as a overdue exchange.
Cesar Azpilicueta (James, 78) 5
Gave James a hard-earned relaxation.
Unused subs: Arrizabalaga, Thiago Silva, Werner, Barkley, Havertz, Sarr
