Wilson Isidor superb as 9/10 outstanding – Sunderland player ratings vs Chelsea
Sunderland picked up a remarkable three points away to Chelsea.
Off the back of Sunderland’s 2-0 win at home to Wolves, the Black Cats were back on the road to face Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea.
It was always going to be a big ask to see the Wearsiders come away with anything, and an Alejandro Garnacho goal after just four minutes left them fighting an uphill battle.
However, 17 minutes later, Wilson Isidor struck back for the visitors, prodding home from just a few yards out after an effort from Bertrand Traore.
From there on, the Black Cats had chances of their own, and a 93rd-minute winner from Chemsine Talbi sparked incredible scenes in the capital, as Sunderland secured a massive 2-1 win.
Wilson Isidor can fire Sunderland to safety
Isidor has been on fire for Sunderland, and after his goal against Chelsea, he now has four in his first nine Premier League appearances.
He ran the channels excellently, and as he has always done, he posed a real threat to the Blues’ backline whenever the ball came his way
As for his goal, it was a typical striker’s finish, with a sly flick of the boot to direct the ball beyond Robert Sanchez and get his side back into the game.
Sunderland’s main priority has to be giving him service more often, because, as he showed at Stamford Bridge, he will take his chances.
Noah Sadiki is destined for the top
Noah Sadiki has been one of Sunderland’s best players, and it was the same for the DR Congo midfielder away to Chelsea.
He was quite literally everywhere for the Black Cats, whether it was in possession or out of it.
Aside from an error in the second half where he let the ball bounce as the last man, his performance was simply flawless at Stamford Bridge.
Injury permitted, he will be one of several jetting off to AFCON in December, and his absence will certainly be felt.
Sunderland player ratings
Robin Roefs – 6
Trai Hume – 6
Dan Ballard – 8
Nordi Mukiele – 7
Lutsharel Geertruida – 7
Reinildo – 6
Granit Xhaka – 8
Noah Sadiki – 9
Enzo Le Fee – 8 (for Rigg 75′)
Bertrand Traore – 7 (for Talbi 65′)
Wilson Isidor – 8 (for Brobbey 75′)
Subs
Chemsdine Talbi – 8 (for Traore 65′)
Brian Brobbey – 8 (for Isidor 75′)
Chris Rigg – 7 (for Le Fee 75′)
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